Food is medicine: US perception survey shows strong public support
At Tufts University, researchers found most participants support healthy food prescriptions, with 3,000 surveyed citing cost as a key barrier.
An orange a day could cut depression risk by 20 percent
Researchers at Harvard Medical School reveal daily citrus consumption may bolster mood by influencing gut bacteria.
Long-term yoghurt consumption tied to decrease in type of colorectal cancer
Mass General Brigham researchers found that consuming two or more servings of yogurt per week was associated with 20% lower rates of Bifidobacterium-positive proximal colon cancer.
Eating eggs lowers risk of cardiovascular disease-related death
Older adults who consume eggs weekly can enjoy a 29% drop in risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to Monash University research.
Turmeric promises muscle pain and inflammation relief after exercise
A study of studies by the Open University of Catalonia found that consuming moderate amounts of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may facilitate muscle recovery and alleviate pain following strenuous physical exercise.
Oyster blood kills lung infection bacteria, enhances antibiotics up to 32x – new discovery
Researchers from Southern Cross University in Australia find a protein in Sydney Rock Oyster hemolymph enhances antibiotics by disrupting bacteria’s protective biofilms.
Morning coffee may protect the heart better than all-day coffee drinking
Research from Tulane University indicates that coffee consumption timing may influence circadian rhythms and overall health outcomes.
Can drinking coffee or tea help prevent head and neck cancer?
A collection of studies reveal that coffee and tea consumption may influence different head and neck cancer risks.
Regularly eating nuts supports healthy lifespan in older Australians
A Monash University study in Australia finds that regular nut consumption helps older Australians live longer without dementia or disability.
Research shows caterpillar fungus can slow down growth of cancer cells
Scientists at the UK’s University of Nottingham have discovered how caterpillar fungus compound cordycepin interrupts cancer cell growth by interacting with genes.