Ultra-processed foods: here’s what the evidence actually says about them
The perils of ultra-processed foods received widespread coverage in recent months – thanks in no small part to the publication and promotion of TV...
Slashing salt can save lives – and it won’t hurt your hip pocket or...
Each year, more than 2,500 Australians die from diseases linked to eating too much salt.
We shouldn’t be putting up with so much unnecessary illness,...
Poor nutrition linked to poor mental health and higher diabetes risk
People with diabetes are 2-3 times more likely to have depression than people without, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Current treatment includes...
Plant-based diet: a key to weight loss and better insulin resistance
A study conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has revealed significant benefits of a plant-based diet for overweight individuals, particularly in aiding...
Scientists find new way to predict diet-related disease
A recent study, spearheaded by Abigail Horn at USC's Information Sciences Institute, has unveiled a novel approach to understanding the impact of food environments...
Sweet on chocolate? It’s what’s inside – cocoa powder – that counts
It's a headline sure to make people keep reading: Is chocolate good for you?
Almost everyone wants the answer to be yes, of course. But...
Rice: the heart-healthy choice in the Japanese diet
A study from Gifu University has provided new insights into how diet, particularly rice consumption, may influence heart health.
The research, focusing on the Japanese...
Greener Mediterranean diet: a heart-healthy choice
Heart disease, affecting millions globally, is often linked to plaque buildup in arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart.
Risk factors include high blood pressure,...
Nutrients play big roles in diabetes and mental health
Recent research by Mason researchers, including assistant professor Raedeh Basiri, highlights the significant link between nutrition, diabetes, and mental health.
This emerging area of study...
Food insecurity harms cognitive health in older adults
A study published online in JAMA Network Open found that food insecurity in older adults is associated with an increased risk for dementia with...