diet and nutrition
Eating Mushrooms Linked with Lower Chances of Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
A study out of Tohoku University in Japan has found that there may be a link between eating mushrooms and avoiding prostate cancer.
What is the Carnivore Diet?
The carnivore diet is bolstered by anecdotal evidence, but widely dismissed as dangerous by nutritionists.
Probiotics: Gut Health May Be Harmed by 'Good' Bacteria
Researchers were "surprised" and "alarmed" to find probiotics could harm gut bacteria and affect our health long-term.
Low-Carb Diets Linked to Higher Risk of Early Death
Researchers have warned that such diets are unsafe and should be avoided, despite their enormous popularity.
Marital Spats May Be Bad for Your Gut Health: Study
A turbulent marriage could trigger changes in the gut that cause illness, according to a new study.
Breakfast Primes Body to Burn More Carbs: Study
Researchers wanted to understand whether the human body responds differently to eating breakfast versus fasting before exercise.
Kale Family of Vegetables Could Prevent Cancer: Study
The brassica family of plants contains a chemical that appears to cut the risk of colon cancer in mice.
Electric Shock Chopsticks Can Make Food Tasty
Most people in the world eat double the recommended level of salt each day, raising their risk of heart disease and stroke. Could electrified eating utensils be the solution?
A Varied Diet Could Lead to Health Problems: Research
Some may misunderstand advice and eat more healthy and unhealthy foods.
Can't Lose Weight? Your Gut Bacteria Could Be to Blame
Researchers tested the stool samples of people taking part in a weight-loss program.
Mother Warns Spicy Chips Led to Daughter's Surgery
A doctor says he sees around 100 children a month suffering from stomach complaints likely caused by spicy chips.
Small Study Offers Insight on Coffee and Weight Loss
Caffeine is often touted as an appetite suppressant—but is that true?
Hot Dogs and Beef Jerky Linked to Mania in Study
Scientists believe a chemical used to cure meats could trigger mania.
Common Weight-Loss Trick Debunked in Study
A study has cast doubt on the theory that smaller plates make us eat less.
Full-Fat Milk Could Cut Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack
A fatty acid present in dairy products appears to lower the risk of heart disease, according to scientists.
Oranges Linked to Lower Risk of Macular Degeneration
11 million Americans have some form of macular degeneration.
Why Being Skinny Fat Is as Dangerous as Being Obese
The skinny fat body type has been linked to heart disease and dementia.
Chocolate Milk May Be Best for Exercise Recovery
Scientists compared chocolate milk with sports drinks to find out which was the best post-workout drink.
Food Processing Removes Healthy Compounds From Cereal
Phenolic acids are believed to protect against such diseases as coronary heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
Seasons You Were Conceived Could Affect 'Good' Fat
The study identifies a link between environmental temperature and children's metabolism.
Eating This Many Nuts Could Boost Fertility: Study
Scientists want to understand why male fertility rates have dropped so sharply—and how to reverse the trend.
The Best Diet According to a Doctor
Dr. Alessandro R Demaio has cut through the fads to compile the ideal diet.
16:8 Fasting Diet Linked to Weight Loss in Study
The 16:8 fasting diet could also be easier to maintain than other fasting diets.
Study: Brain Evolved to Want High-Fat, High-Carb Foods
Our brains have evolved to light up when we are faced with the double-whammy of fat and carbs.
Study into Benefits of Mediterranean Diet Retracted
Researchers have presented a revised version of their study into the much-lauded diet.
Study: Americans Eat Too Much Free Food at Work
Extra snacks that are eaten by employees at work can amount to an extra 1,300 calories every week, which is more than half the recommended daily calorie intake for the average adult, according to a new study.
Study: Common Supplements Don't Have Health Benefits
Researchers were surprised to find so few positive effects from the most common vitamin and mineral supplements.