FOOD 2 days ago Common chemicals, from food additives to pesticides, may be wrecking your gut health, study says A study revealed 168 common chemicals may disrupt gut health through daily exposure from food, water and household items, potentially causing significant health issues.
Food-Drink November 25 Retro coffee on rise with younger drinkers despite vision concerns: Here's what experts say A new study links instant coffee consumption to macular degeneration risk, warning younger drinkers about potential eye health dangers from the retro beverage choice. Here are details.
Health November 23 ‘Perfect storm’: Doctors warn of alarming rise in adult-onset food allergies Nearly 50% of adults develop food allergies later in life, leaving health experts baffled about the sudden rise in adult-onset allergic reactions.
Food-Drink November 22 Young adults may be especially prone to overeating ultra-processed foods, study finds A new study reveals young adults aged 18-21 are more vulnerable to ultra-processed foods, consuming nearly 100 extra calories daily when not hungry.
Food-Drink November 20 'Addictive' ultra-processed foods linked to spike in chronic disease, researchers warn New global study reveals ultra-processed foods harm major organ systems and drive chronic disease surge, affecting heart, diabetes and mental health worldwide.
Food-Drink November 18 Daily orange juice has 'therapeutic potential' for genes and heart health, study finds New research reveals daily orange juice consumption may tune genes to support heart health, reducing inflammation and improving blood vessel function in adults.
Health November 17 Gut imbalance may be driving America’s food allergy epidemic, experts warn With over 32 million Americans facing food allergies, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and FDA Chief Makary explore microbiome solutions. New gut health research may hold the key.
Health November 14 Spike in deadly cancer before age 50 linked to common convenience foods A new study reveals eating ultraprocessed foods increases early-onset colorectal cancer risk by 45%. Research links ready-to-eat foods to precancerous adenomas.
Food-Drink November 10 Bite of dark chocolate could sharpen your memory within an hour, study suggests Bitter compounds in cocoa, berries and red wine may boost memory by 30% within an hour by triggering brain's alarm system, a new Japanese study reveals.
Health November 8 Researchers say millions ditched bread for no reason — here’s what’s really happening New research reveals gluten may not cause gut symptoms in most people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and FODMAPs and gut-brain connection may be real the culprits.
Food-Drink November 5 Easy nutrition tweak could transform your sleep — starting this evening A new study finds that eating 5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily can improve sleep quality by 16% in less than 24 hours, offering a natural solution for better rest.
Food-Drink October 31 Bananas may be sabotaging your smoothie's superpowers, scientists warn New UC Davis research reveals that banana smoothies can reduce berry flavanol absorption by 84%. An enzyme in bananas blocks heart-healthy compounds from berries.
Food-Drink October 22 Fruit-based ingredient may help fight gum disease naturally, scientists discover Researchers at São Paulo State University found that morin, a compound in apples, figs and guava, shows promise as a natural alternative to antibiotics for treating gum disease.
Food-Drink October 16 Beef industry slams lab-grown hybrid meat as scientists promise greener steaks Researchers have found that blending animal cells with plant ingredients and other protein alternatives produces hybrid foods that more closely match the taste and feel of real meat.
Food October 6 Is eating bread that's been frozen first and then toasted better for you? TikTok’s bread-freezing hack has some science behind it, but dietitians say the real benefits come from choosing whole-grain bread and keeping portions in check.
Spirits October 5 Scientists reveal four new discoveries about how beer and wine actually affect your body Scientists discovered that wine's natural compounds may protect gut bacteria from sulfites, while tannins block water channels in the mouth, causing dryness.
Food September 30 Eating blueberries earlier in life could ease allergies, strengthen immunity, new study finds Researchers discovered that feeding babies freeze-dried blueberry powder improved gut bacteria and reduced respiratory problems compared to a placebo group.
Food Studies September 13 Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals Scientists analyzed meal timing data over decades and found that older adults who eat breakfast earlier have higher survival rates than late eaters.
Food Studies September 10 Keto diet has surprising impact on mental health, researchers discover Researchers report that the ketogenic diet decreased depression symptoms more effectively than traditional medications and counseling in a pilot study by Ohio State University.
Health September 9 High-potassium foods could 'significantly' lower risk of heart failure, study finds Copenhagen University Hospital research finds that increasing potassium levels significantly lowers death risk and heart complications in cardiac patients.
Health September 8 Popular sweetener could make cancer treatment less effective, study finds A new study reveals that sucralose may reduce cancer treatment effectiveness, but supplementation could counteract the artificial sweetener's negative effects.
Food-Drink September 3 Fat-blocking green tea microbeads show promise for weight loss in new study Scientists developed fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed that helped rats lose 17% of body weight on high-fat diets. More study is needed.
Health September 1 Drinking specific vegetable juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure, study finds Research reveals dietary nitrates from beetroot juice could improve vascular health in older adults by changing oral microbiome composition and reducing blood pressure levels.
Coffee Updates & News August 29 That morning cup of coffee could be the key to a happier day, new study suggests New research shows caffeine blocks brain receptors and increases dopamine activity, creating mood-boosting effects even for non-addicted coffee drinkers.
Health August 26 Eating meat could protect against cancer-related death, study suggests A new study of nearly 16,000 adults finds that animal protein consumption is not linked to increased death risk, and can actually protect against cancer-related death.
Health August 24 Not drinking enough water floods your body with harmful stress hormones Scientists show dehydration increases stress-related cortisol levels in both men and women, suggesting water intake plays key role in stress management.
Food-Drink August 21 Red meat can help your mood if part of a healthy, balanced diet, study suggests A new study reveals that those who consume lean red meat as part of a healthy diet have more diverse gut microbiota and lower rates of depression and other mental health conditions.
Nutrition August 14 Gut health at stake as researchers put beef and chicken to the test A study finds beef may have a slight advantage over chicken for gut health, showing a smaller reduction in beneficial microbial diversity among the study's participants.
Food Studies August 7 The great egg debate is over as science weighs in about the food's cholesterol impact New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol from eggs, elevates bad cholesterol levels.
Food Studies August 7 Majority of Americans get more than half of calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC finds CDC finds ultra-processed foods account for 55% of calories consumed by Americans, with burgers, sweet bakery items, and savory snacks as top sources.