How colorblindness may make people less picky eaters
Imagine watching a cooking show like The French Chef with Julia Child, where the vibrant colors of food bring dishes to life on screen.
When...
Ultra-processed foods: We have the technology to turn them from foe into friend
Ultra-processed foods are the latest nutritional villains, associated with several diseases of the modern world, from obesity to heart disease.
However, many nutritionists question whether...
Do ‘health foods’ really help?
A recent study by researchers from Toho University, led by Professor Keiko Asakura and Assistant Professor Minami Sugimoto, has investigated how much so-called "health...
Are you over 75? Here’s what you need to know about vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function and overall well-being. And it becomes even more crucial as we age.
New guidelines from the...
Cutting back on soft drinks and red meat may help ease menopause symptoms
A new study from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia suggests that what women eat might affect their menopause symptoms and overall...
Natural supplements to control inflammation in the body
Inflammation is like your body’s way of protecting itself when you get hurt or sick. It jumps in to heal injuries or fight off...
Scurvy is back: How a lack of vitamin C is still harming lives today
Scurvy, a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C, might sound like an illness from the past, but it's still around today.
A case...
Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and three things that...
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and managing it effectively requires more than just medical intervention: what you eat plays a...
Foods to avoid for your kidney health
Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste from your blood and keeping the balance of fluids in your body just right.
They work...
Research finds surprising link between vitamin C and obesity
A recent study by the University of Otago, Christchurch, has uncovered a critical connection between low levels of vitamin C and higher body weight,...