Nutrition

Eating an inflammatory diet may increase kidney disease risk

People who regularly eat foods that promote inflammation may be more likely to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new review published...

Walnuts may help reduce inflammation and lower colon cancer risk

A new study from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine has found that eating walnuts may help reduce inflammation throughout the body and...

Surprising links between eating eggs and breast, ovarian and prostate cancer

A new study from Harvard University has raised questions about how eating eggs might be connected to the risk of certain cancers, particularly those...

More fruit, less processed meat could prevent thousands of illnesses by 2050

What if everyone in the Netherlands ate two pieces of fruit each day and gave up processed meats like sausages and hamburgers? A new study...

Vegan diets may lack these two essential nutrients, study finds

A new study from researchers at Massey University in New Zealand has found that while most long-term vegans consume enough protein overall, many may...

Study shows how fasting impacts the immune system

New research from The University of Manchester is changing the way scientists think about how fasting affects the immune system. In a study on mice,...

Vitamin K may help protect brain health as we age

As people grow older, memory problems and other signs of cognitive decline become more common. Scientists have long been curious about whether the food we...

Can people with diabetes eat fruit? Absolutely—with the right approach

For many people living with diabetes, deciding what to eat can feel complicated—especially when it comes to fruit. Since fruit is naturally sweet, it’s...

Plant-based protein may help you live longer, study finds

A major new study from the University of Sydney has found that countries where people eat more plant-based proteins—such as chickpeas, lentils, tofu, and...

The best breakfast foods to naturally lower blood pressure

Keeping your blood pressure under control is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. It lowers your risk...