Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk by a quarter

The cardiovascular benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-studied. A new paper asks exactly how this eating pattern might benefit heart health.

Are our diets becoming sweeter?

A new paper investigates global diets and finds that, overall, diets include more added sugar, increasing health risks for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.

Each dollar spent on kids’ nutrition can yield more than $100 later

There are strong economic incentives for governments to invest in early childhood nutrition, reports a new paper from the University of Waterloo and Cornell University.

Iron May Have A Protective Effect Against Parkinson’s Disease

Increased iron levels may be causally associated with a decreased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, says a new paper published this week in PLOS Medicine.

Supplementation Necessary With Raw Meat Diet For Cats (or Tigers)

Animal scientists say a raw meat diet is a good source of protein for cats, but pet owners may need to supplement with other nutrients. In a new paper in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium analyzed the value of raw meat diets for cats and exotic felids…