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Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

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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

Butter Consumption’s Relationship to Cancer Mortality

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Higher, long-term butter consumption is linked with increased total and cancer mortality, whereas plant-based oils may offer protective benefits, according to a prospective study of more than 200,000 adults. These findings suggest that choosing plant-based oils over butter could help prevent premature deaths, lead author Yu Zhang, MBBS, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of … Read more

New mechanism uncovered to combat therapy-resistant cancer cells

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One particular challenge in the treatment of cancer is therapy resistance. An international research team has now discovered a mechanism that opens up new treatment strategies for tumors in which conventional chemotherapeutic agents have reached their limits. “Cytotoxic agents from nature lead to an increased incorporation of polyunsaturated fatty acids into the membrane of cancer … Read more

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

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Scientists uncover how chili peppers may influence ADHD symptoms through gut-brain connections—could diet play a bigger role in treatment? Research: The possible effects of chili peppers on ADHD in relation to the gut microbiota. Image Credit: MarcoFood / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers described what is currently known about … Read more

Study explores microbiome reboot to prolong effect of Crohn’s disease therapy

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A special liquid diet, known as exclusive enteral nutrition, is an essential therapy for Crohn’s disease. Patients consume only this formula for six to eight weeks, completely avoiding solid foods. However, the exact reasons why this is helpful were previously unclear. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the LMU University Hospital Munich … Read more

How olive oil bioactives regulate genes linked to insulin resistance

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Review explains how olive oil’s bioactive compounds influence key genetic pathways to improve glucose metabolism, reduce inflammation, and support beta-cell function—offering a natural approach to fighting Type 2 Diabetes. ​​​​​​​Review: Impact of Olive Oil Components on the Expression of Genes Related to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: sebra / Shutterstock In a recent review published in … Read more

Drinking ketones improves heart health for people with type 2 diabetes

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Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found. This is the first time people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have been given a drink with ketone esters – a supplement that is meant to plunge your system into ketosis – to monitor the effect on the heart. … Read more

Study shows beef can be part of a heart-healthy diet

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A recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be enjoyed in a heart-healthy diet. Specifically, research consistently demonstrated that eating two (3-ounce) servings of unprocessed beef, on average, in a daily dietary pattern had no significant impact on most cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk … Read more

Study reveals poor diet quality among pregnant and postpartum individuals

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New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting “an urgent need for widespread improvement.” The study, recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and co-led by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, assessed diet quality in the same … Read more

Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

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New research debunks myths around eggs and obesity, showing how moderate consumption supports health while highlighting the best cooking methods for maximum nutritional benefits. Study: Association between egg consumption and risk of obesity:a comprehensive review: EGG CONSUMPTION AND OBESITY. Image Credit: MasAnyanka / Shutterstock In a recent review published in the journal Poultry Science, researchers conducted a … Read more