Peppermint tea can help improve your memory

Peppermint tea can help improve long-term and working memory in healthy adults.

Bored people reach for the crisps

People crave fatty and sugary foods when they are bored.That is the conclusion of research being presented today, Wednesday 27 April 2016, at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological…

Soy shows promise as natural anti-microbial agent: Study

Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses, according to a new study from University of Guelph researchers.

Vitamin D insufficiency, low rate of DNA methylation in black teens may increase disease risk

Low levels of vitamin D in black teens correlates with low activity of a major mechanism for controlling gene expression that may increase their risk of cancer and other disease, researchers report.

Reducing the sodium content of packaged foods: How does Canada measure up?

In 2010, as part of a national sodium reduction strategy, a multi-stakeholder working group published Canada’s Sodium Reduction Strategy.

Nutrient supplements can give antidepressants a boost: International evidence review gives thumbs up to omega-3s

An international evidence review has found that certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression.