Plant-based food could help you live longer and healthier
A new book by Professor Luigi Fontana and chef Marzio Lanzini from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Center offers a science-backed guide to...
How tea and coffee drinking habits may affect blood pressure health
A recent study suggests that how people drink tea and coffee could influence their chances of developing high blood pressure. This research, conducted by...
Cinnamon may help control blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk
A new study suggests that cinnamon may help stabilize blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, potentially slowing the progression to type 2 diabetes. The findings, published in...
Early fiber intake may lower risk of celiac disease, study suggests
A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that young children who eat more fiber may have a lower risk of developing celiac...
Diet may play a bigger role than genetics in Alzheimer’s risk
New research from Northeastern University suggests that diet may have a greater impact than genetics on the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study, published in BMC Neuroscience, found that...
Can a popular vitamin supplement increase cancer risk?
Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, is often promoted for its potential benefits in improving heart, metabolism, and brain health. Many people...
Many people with type 2 diabetes lack essential vitamins and minerals
A new study has found that micronutrient deficiency—low levels of essential vitamins and minerals—is common in people with type 2 diabetes. The research, published in BMJ Nutrition...
Broccoli compound may help control blood sugar in prediabetes
A natural compound found in broccoli sprouts, called sulforaphane, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. This was discovered in a...
This vitamin may boost memory but slow down your reactions
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that helps keep bones strong. It comes from sunlight and supplements, and it also plays a role in...
What’s the difference between vegan and vegetarian?
Vegan and vegetarian diets are plant-based diets. Both include plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains.
But there are important differences, and...