Published: Jun 27, 2019

The humble walnut has been officially recognised as heart-healthy following research undertaken at the University of Wollongong, which has shown that nut consumption is associated with improvements in heart health measures such as blood cholesterol.

Published: Jun 27, 2019

Research funded by the French government has shown that lycopene, the substance which gives tomatoes their red color, fights the inflammatory process that causes the condition.

Published: Jun 21, 2019

Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University suggest that low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults.

Published: Jun 20, 2019

While probiotics have largely gained attention for their, potentially overstated, benefits to gut health, there is a growing body of research that suggests mental health may be intrinsically tied to and affected by gut health.

Published: Jun 19, 2019

Swiss scientists claim they are one step closer to unlocking the 'elixir of life' because a new clinical trial has shown the secret to reversing the ageing process is hidden inside pomegranates and raspberries.

Published: Jun 17, 2019

Consuming certain lipids present naturally in dairy products (called polar lipids) could reduce the cardiovascular risk in overweight post-menopausal women by lowering their blood levels of LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides.

Published: Jun 17, 2019

Yu Wang, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, part of the USDA.

Published: Jun 13, 2019

According to a new study, a majority of adults aren't sure how many portions of fruit and vegetables they should be eating.

Published: Jun 06, 2019

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is partnering in June with Livestrong.com in an effort to promote the health benefits of eating a fresh avocado daily.

Published: Jun 04, 2019

A student scientist from Iloilo City has discovered potentially anti-diabetic components in the aratiles fruit - a discovery she recently presented in an international science fair in the United States.

Published: Jun 03, 2019

Of all the so-called superfoods — the nutrient-rich foods high in antioxidants that are thought to fight the ills of aging — few receive more accolades than the berry family.

Published: Jun 03, 2019

More than a third of us reach for comfort foods during stressful times; starchy foods and desserts are go-to foods when the going gets rough, according to a recent national survey.

Published: May 31, 2019

The global spread of antibiotic resistance is undermining decades of progress in fighting bacterial infections.

Published: May 28, 2019

Increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables people eat lowers their risk of clinical depression, new research has found.

Published: May 27, 2019

Eating a diet with high omega 6 in the lead up to pregnancy, could play a role in a lower percentage of male babies being conceived, according to a new study led by a Griffith University researcher.

Published: May 23, 2019

An in-depth report on the health and environmental impact of sandwich consumption was published by Eating Better, a consortium of more than 60 companies accelerating growth in the health, environment, animal welfare and social justice in the meat and dair

Published: May 22, 2019

Rich in flavonoids and other important photochemical substances, an orange contains 71 mg of vitamin C.

Published: May 22, 2019

Are you feeling a little clogged up? You may be tempted to search for solutions in your medicine cabinet, but there are better, more natural ways to relieve your constipation.

Published: May 21, 2019

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke.

Published: May 21, 2019

Even if you stick to a healthy, natural diet, chances are you still eat processed foods.