Study examines impact of global food consumption on heart disease

More than 80 percent of cardiovascular disease deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, but very little data on the impact of diet on cardiovascular disease exists from these countries.

Dried plums may help lower colon cancer risk

New research shows that compounds found in dried plums may encourage healthy gut bacteria and decrease the development of aberrant crypt foci, lowering the risk of colon cancer.

What are the health benefits of coriander?

Find out about the health benefits of consuming coriander, including reducing the risk of several cancers and eye disease due to containing a high level of antioxidants.

Pass the salt – using the fly to understand how pregnancy drives food cravings

Researchers at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon discover that fruit flies share the human craving for salt during pregnancy and shed light on how the nervous system controls this…

How a Big Mac affects your body in 1 hour

A new infographic claims to reveal how the world-famous Big Mac from fast food giant McDonald’s affects the body 10, 20, 30, 40 and 60 minutes after eating it.

Inflammatory response may fan the flame of dietary fats’ role in obesity-related diseases

An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake – a recognized risk factor for obesity-related disorders – and the development of diseases like type 2…

Novel research method reveals eating habits

Researchers used a mobile phone application to gather data about people’s eating habits, finding that many eat over a 15-hour period during the day, which may not be healthy.

Simplified diagnosis of coeliac disease

Diagnosis of coeliac disease requires a tissue sample from the small intestine, which can be extremely unpleasant.

Women with moderate beer consumption run lower risk of heart attack

Women who drink beer at most once or twice per week run a 30 per cent lower risk of heart attack, compared with both heavy drinkers and women who never drink beer.

Study highlights which fruits and vegetables can aid weight loss

A survey of more than 130,000 Americans has shown that consuming fruits and vegetables does lead to weight loss, and highlights the ones that are best for this purpose.

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