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Who read the nutrition facts food labels?

In a recent study, researchers found although Nutrition Facts label on packaged food can help Americans make healthy food choices, many people check them...

Farmed salmon is now a staple in diets – but what they eat matters...

Salmon is not only tasty but is prized for being low fat and high in rich omega-3 oils. In recent times, salmon has been a...

How coffee, alcohol, cigarettes could affect your sleep

In a new study, researchers examined how caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine could affect people’s sleep at night. They found that drinking coffee within four hours...

This high-protein plant may help control blood sugar

In a new study, researchers found Mankai, a new high-protein aquatic plant strain of duckweed, could help control blood sugar levels after people eat...

Compound in old cheese may help prevent liver cancer

In a new study, researchers found spermidine, a compound in foods like aged cheese, may prevent liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common...

Low-carbon diet may benefit both your health and the Earth

In a new study, researchers found eating a low-carbon diet is good both for people’s health and the planet. They examined the carbon footprint of...

Vitamin A linked to lower skin cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found people whose diets included high levels of vitamin A had a 17% reduction in risk for common skin...

Avoiding meat and eggs might help fight colon cancer

In a new study, researchers found that certain nutrients and chemicals in food use the same molecular pathways that colon cancer therapies use to...

Mediterranean diet may help people with diabetes delay meds

In a new study, researchers found eating the Mediterranean diet plus extra virgin olive oil may help with type 2 diabetes delay their need...

This diet may help improve cancer treatment

In a new study, researchers found that a healthy diet may help with cancer treatment. They found limiting the intake of an amino acid found...