This common food oil in the U.S. can change genes in the brain
Used for fast food frying, added to packaged foods, and fed to livestock, soybean oil is by far the most widely produced and consumed...
Vitamin D and COVID-19: What you need to know
Several recent studies have found that vitamin D supplements may help protect against COVID-19.
For example, in a study at Albert Einstein College of Medicine...
Eating more white bread may increase your risk of heart attack
In a new study, researchers found that consuming more refined grains, such as croissants and white bread, is linked to a higher risk of...
Soy food may reduce your risk of dementia, study finds
In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found a metabolite produced following consumption of dietary soy may decrease a key risk...
Plant protein may lower early death risk in older women
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers found that older women who ate high levels of plant protein...
Omega-3 supplements can help reduce muscle soreness after exercise
In a recent study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, researchers found that taking omega-3 supplements may help to reduce...
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of a healthy life,...
This whole grain can reduce your risk of heart disease
In a new study from ICRISAT, researchers found the consumption of millets can reduce total cholesterol, triacylglycerols (commonly known as triglycerides) and BMI.
They analyzed...
Blackcurrants may help lower your blood sugar after a meal
Berries are an important component of a healthy diet, being rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and polyphenols.
In a recent study published in the British...
Vitamin D may prevent colon cancer in people under 50
In a new study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, researchers found consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D – mainly from dietary sources – may help...