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This stuff in beef, chicken, dairy may increase risk of heart disease, death

In a new study from Penn State University, researchers found eating too much food containing sulfur amino acids – primarily found in proteins such...

Eating peppers may reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease

In a study from the University of Washington and elsewhere, researchers found eating nicotine-containing vegetables, such as peppers, may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s...

Vegans may need to take omega-3 (DHA) to protect brain function

The human body can make most of the types of fats it needs from other fats or raw materials. That isn’t the case for...

Six vitamins to stop diabetes complications

You might hear your healthcare team talk about long-term health problems in diabetes: serious ones that build up over time called chronic complications. These health problems...

Blueberries could improve your cognitive function

In a study from the University of Cincinnati, researchers found blueberry supplementation improves memory in older adults. The prevalence of dementia is increasing with the...

Why prebiotics made of potato skins is good for your gut the and the...

It’s an unbelievable tragedy that a third of the world’s food is wasted. To put that in perspective, it would take an area the size...

This stuff in energy drinks might help prevent heart attack in the future

In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found a medium-chain fatty acid in energy drinks might one day help protect against heart attack...

Milk may help fighting COVID-19, study finds

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives around the world, dairy scientists may have a surprising role to play. In a new study from...

Eating meat can extend human life expectancy worldwide

Has eating meat become unfairly demonized as bad for your health? In a new study from the University of Adelaide and elsewhere, researchers found eating...

Vitamin D3 could help people fight COVID-19 and other infections

In a new study, researchers found that vitamin D3 could balance people's immune systems and help strengthen defenses against viral infections such as COVID-19. Vitamin...