Quantifying the environmental benefits of skipping the meat

A new study tracks the emissions associated with 39 vegetarian meat alternatives, finding that producing these foods generates approximately 10 times less greenhouse gas emissions than producing comparable beef-based products.

Tomatoes may combat the damaging effects of radiation

A team of researchers from have discovered that lycopene – the red pigment in tomatoes – is extremely successful at guarding against the harmful effects of radiation.

Higher calcium intake ‘may protect seniors from CVD, but not stroke, fractures’

While a higher intake of calcium was found to lower cardiovascular disease risk for older adults in a new study, it had no effect on the risks for stroke and fractures.

‘Good’ cholesterol may not always protect against heart disease

Try as we might to boost our HDL cholesterol, GlycA, a new biomarker of inflammation found in the bloodstream, may be reducing HDL’s ability to support heart health.

Tanning may protect skin against harmful UV irradiation but block vitamin D synthesis

As skin tans, it darkens to protect itself against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, but the increasing pigment blocks vitamin D synthesis, limiting the skin’s ability to produce more vitamin D…

Large whey protein breakfast may help manage type 2 diabetes

A large breakfast containing whey protein may help manage Type 2 diabetes, new research from Israel reports.

Vitamin D levels could predict risk of poor cardiovascular health

Low levels of total vitamin D and bioavailable vitamin D may be a predictor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.