What is the simple secret to living longer and reducing your risks for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Mixing up your daily fruits, veggies, and teas suggests an extensive study. Study: High diversity of dietary flavonoid intake is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and major chronic diseases. Image credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com A recent study published … Read more
Innovative fermentation methods reveal how pressed black cabbage, enriched with yeast or bacteria, delivers superior health benefits and flavor, opening new possibilities for functional foods. Study: Innovative approaches for the fermentation of black cabbage with improved nutritional and health-promoting traits. Image Credit: Robyn-May / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal LWT – Food Science … Read more
Consuming a high-fat diet can lead to a variety of health problems – not only weight gain but also an increased risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases. At the cellular level, hundreds of changes take place in response to a high-fat diet. MIT researchers have now mapped out some of those changes, with a … Read more
Swedish researchers reveal that adolescents with higher β-carotene intake, reflecting more fruits and vegetables, experience less anxiety and better quality of life, highlighting the role of diet in youth mental health. Image Credit: Irenaadl / Shutterstock Researchers at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, together with Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet, conducted a cross-sectional study … Read more
Emerging evidence links regular sugary drink intake to impaired sperm quality and DNA damage. Find out why experts recommend reducing SSBs for reproductive health. Recommendations for reducing the impact of SSBs on sperm health. Research shows that regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with adverse effects on male reproductive health, primarily through hormonal … Read more
Emerging contaminants from rubber tires N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N’-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and its oxidation product 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ)-are raising new red flags for aquatic ecosystems. A recent study reveals that prolonged exposure to these chemicals at environmentally realistic levels disrupts lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, causes liver injury, and alters behavioral patterns in zebrafish. The research shows that 6PPD primarily accumulates … Read more
In lab tests, Magnolia essential oil disrupted harmful bacteria and neutralized free radicals, showing promise as a natural solution for food safety and antimicrobial packaging. Study: Magnolia essential oil: a preliminary exploration of chemical composition and its antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. Image Credit: Elena.Katkova / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, … Read more
New research reveals how plant-based flavonoids can regulate gut hormones like GLP-1 and ghrelin, offering a natural strategy to manage insulin resistance and slow the progression of type 2 diabetes. Study: The Emerging Role of Flavonoids in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Regulating the Enteroendocrine System. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A … Read more
From plate to pores: How the Mediterranean diet’s transformative power fights stubborn skin disorders—discover the science-backed strategies behind clearer skin and better health. Review: Plant-Based Foods for Chronic Skin Diseases: A Focus on the Mediterranean Diet. Image Credit: luigi giordano / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal Current Nutrition Reports, researchers discussed how following … Read more
Want to sharpen your mind and lower blood pressure? Study reveals how a daily strawberry habit could help—but there’s a catch. Study: Strawberries modestly improve cognition and cardiovascular health in older adults. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers investigated whether strawberries improve cardiovascular health … Read more