Nutrition

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

As we enter the festive season it’s a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut. Alcohol...

Replacing carbs with nuts may help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that swapping out carbohydrates for nuts in the diet may help people with type 2...

Vitamin B3 can help treat cancer by boosting body’s natural cancer killer

Scientists from the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could improve cancer treatment, especially for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. They...

How bacteria affects sourdough bread smell and flavor

A new paper examines how certain strains of bacteria, and specifically the genetic diversity of acetic acid bacteria, influence the smell and flavor of...

Meal timing plays a crucial role in night shift workers’ health, study finds

A recent Australian study has found that eating during night shifts might increase health risks for night shift workers. The research, published in Diabetologia, shows that...

This diet may lower death risk in people with type 2 diabetes

A diet full of whole grains, fiber, fish, and healthy fats called n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could help people with type 2 diabetes...

Low zinc levels linked to higher death risk in liver disease

A recent study highlights the importance of zinc in patients with severe liver disease, especially those suffering from a brain-related complication called hepatic encephalopathy...

Can vitamin C help in diabetes management?

Diabetes is a common condition where the body struggles to keep blood sugar levels balanced. This is usually due to problems with insulin, a hormone...

Are processed foods aging you faster? Study shows the risks

A recent Italian study suggests that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods may be speeding up biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of...

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help lower cancer risk

A recent study from the University of Georgia shows that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—often called “healthy fats”—might help reduce the risk of developing...