In these people, drinking milk can lower diabetes risk
A notable study involving multiple U.S. and Chinese medical researchers has led to an interesting discovery: a specific gene variant may reduce the risk...
Dietary fibre affects more than your colon: How the immune system, brain and overall...
There’s no shortage of advice about what to eat, including hype about the latest superfoods that will help you live to 100, or about...
Plant protein: the key to healthier aging for women
A groundbreaking study has revealed that women who consume higher amounts of protein, particularly from plant-based sources, are likely to enjoy better health as...
Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health...
Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food — some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat.
But the scientific consensus on whether...
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...