Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings.
But is it also essential for your health?
In a...
A common mineral might help clear blocked arteries
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. One of the main reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens...
Are eggs linked to hormone-related cancers?
A new study from Harvard University is raising important questions about eggs—one of the most popular foods in the world.
While eggs are known to...
Drinking cocoa can protect your blood vessels while sitting
Sitting for long periods—like when you're working at a desk, driving, or watching TV—can be bad for your blood vessels and heart health.
But a...
Is Halloween more trick than treat? The dangers of overeating sugar, liquorice and sherbet
Trick or treat? Something I won’t be hearing at my own door this Halloween. Myself and the other misers of our village will once...
Non-sugar sweeteners can help maintain weight loss, study finds
Researchers from Maastricht University and the University of Copenhagen have found that using sweeteners and sweetness enhancers in a healthy, low-sugar diet can help...
Mediterranean diet could ease IBS symptoms better, study finds
People living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find relief by adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
The...
Low Vitamin D levels linked to higher risk of difficult childbirth, study finds
A new study from Uppsala University in Sweden has revealed that vitamin D deficiency may play a key role in difficult and risky childbirths.
The...
Exercise can prevent depression caused by junk food
A new study led by researchers at University College Cork and APC Microbiome Ireland has uncovered how exercise can help protect mental health, even...
The keto diet may cause long-term harm to metabolic health
A new study from University of Utah Health raises concerns about the long-term safety of the ketogenic diet, a popular eating plan that’s often...