Fasting: what are the health benefits and risks?

Fasting diets have become one of the most popular health trends in recent years.

Experts call for dropping of total fat intake limits

Researchers recommend that restrictions on total fat consumption should be removed from the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Eat protein before carbohydrates to lower post-meal glucose

A small pilot study suggests that the order in which we consume different food groups as part of a meal affects glucose and insulin levels.

New Zealand blackcurrants good for the brain

Research has shown that New Zealand blackcurrants are good for keeping us mentally young and agile, a finding that could have potential in managing the mental decline associated with aging…

Got acne? Lay off the B12

Vitamin B12 tweaks how genes behave in the facial bacteria of some people who normally enjoy clear skin. The activity changes of the facial bacteria promote inflammation and lead to pimples.