Low-fat diet may slow pancreatic cancer development, study finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with about 87% of patients dying within five years of diagnosis.
But new research from...
Olive oil fat linked to obesity risk, study shows
A new study published in Cell Reports suggests that a high-fat diet rich in oleic acid—a major fatty acid found in olive oil—may increase...
Coffee in midlife may help women age healthier
A new study following nearly 50,000 women over 30 years has found that drinking caffeinated coffee in midlife might help women age better.
It’s not...
A heart-healthy diet can add years to your life
Two new studies from researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto have shown that a simple plant-based eating plan can help...
This plant nutrient may lower risks of heart disease and diabetes
A new study suggests that a natural compound found in plant foods—called phytosterol—may help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes,...
How a high-fat diet affects the body—and how antioxidants might help
Eating too much fat doesn’t just lead to weight gain. It can also increase the risk of diseases like diabetes.
Scientists have long known this,...
Why vitamin D supplement may slow down aging
A large new study suggests that taking vitamin D supplements could help slow down part of the biological aging process.
The study, which is part...
How to cut onions without crying
Tearing up while chopping onions is a familiar kitchen struggle—but now, thanks to a team of scientists at Cornell University, we know how to...
Even ‘less healthy’ plant foods help diabetics lose weight, study show
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes can lose weight by switching from animal-based foods to plant-based ones—even when the...
20 grams of nuts a day could help you live longer, study finds
A recent study from Imperial College London and other research centers has found that eating just a small amount of nuts each day—about 20...