Congested Roads, Quick Meals: Research Connects Traffic Jams to Poor Dietary Choices

5 February 2025

Have you ever been more tempted to grab fast food for dinner after a long, frustrating commute? You are not alone. Recent research from the…

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Strong Association Detected Between Heme Iron in Red Meat and Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

2 February 2025

A recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers has further substantiated the connection between higher consumption of heme iron—found predominantly in…

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Eating a Healthy Breakfast Lowers Cardiovascular Risk

1 January 2025

Eating a well-balanced breakfast, accounting for roughly a quarter of one’s daily caloric intake, is crucial for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as evidenced…

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Sun Protection Leading to Nutritional Shortfalls: Exploring Vitamin D Deficiency Among Japanese Women

8 December 2024

Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient primarily synthesised through sun exposure and found in certain foods. Nonetheless, an excessive focus on preventing sunburn has led…

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Recent research indicates that managing blood sugar is crucial in decelerating brain ageing, underscoring the advantages of the Mediterranean diet

5 December 2024

Age-related brain atrophy, characterised by the gradual loss of neurons and reduction in brain tissue, naturally occurs as we age, potentially leading to cognitive decline…

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Diets of Those Who Drink Only Beer Are Poorer Than Those of Wine Drinkers

28 November 2024

According to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, hosted by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, individuals who primarily…

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Excessive Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Associated with Hastened Biological Ageing

24 November 2024

A recent study carried out by the Research Unit of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, in collaboration with LUM University of…

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Boosting Legume Consumption While Cutting Down on Red Meat Safely Maintains Bone Health and Protein Levels

10 September 2024

A study at the University of Helsinki revealed that substituting red and processed meat with food products based on peas and faba beans ensures adequate…

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Nearly Two-Thirds of UK Adolescents’ Caloric Intake Comes from Ultra-Processed Foods

7 September 2024

Recent research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol has highlighted that around two-thirds of the daily caloric intake of UK adolescents comes from ultra-processed…

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Millions around the globe lack essential micronutrients necessary for human health

6 September 2024

According to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition,…

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Consuming Entire Small Fish May Extend Lifespan, According to Japanese Research

30 August 2024

A study conducted by Dr. Chinatsu Kasahara alongside Associate Professor Takashi Tamura and Professor Kenji Wakai at the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in…

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Integrating Food Taxes and Subsidies to Promote Healthier Grocery Choices Among Low-Income Families

21 August 2024

The study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill investigated the potential effects of a combined tax-subsidy policy on the…

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