To reap heart benefits of a plant-based diet, avoid junk food

A new study suggests that people following a plant-based diet who frequently consumed less-healthful foods like sweets, refined grains and juice showed no heart health benefit compared with those who did not eat a plant-based diet.

An apple a day might help keep bothersome menopause symptoms away

A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests that it may also play a role in lessening various menopause symptoms.

Online information about probiotics often misleading

The internet contains reams of information on probiotics. A new study tests the claims of popular websites and conclude that many are misleading.

Older adults who drink tea are less likely to be depressed

A new study examines the link between drinking tea and lower rates of depression in older Chinese adults, revealing the characteristics of tea drinkers.

Common foods alter gut bacteria by influencing viruses

Gut bacteria live alongside billions of viruses.

How can we reduce our exposure to potentially harmful aluminum?

A new study from Germany suggests that many people have an overly high intake of aluminum compounds.

Could hydration levels influence cognitive function?

A new study found a link between inadequate hydration and poorer cognitive functioning, especially in memory and attention tasks — but only in older women.

Unhealthful diet linked with vision loss later in life

A new study finds an association between the Western dietary pattern, which is high in unhealthful fats and sugars, and age-related vision loss.

New food labeling system may reduce calorie intake

If a food label told you that you would need to run for 25 minutes to burn off the product’s calories, would it put you off? A new study investigates.

How diet may lead to insomnia

A new study of females aged 50 and over suggests that those who include more refined carbohydrates in their diet have an increased risk of insomnia.

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