What are the health benefits of wild yam?

Traditional medicine practitioners use wild yam to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and muscular cramps.

How to boost serotonin and improve mood

Foods that contain tryptophan can help the body produce serotonin, which may improve mood. Here, we look at eight foods that boost serotonin, including salmon, eggs, spinach, and seeds.

Multivitamins ‘of no benefit’ to heart health

A review of 18 studies of 2 million people over an average of 12 years finds no evidence that multivitamin and mineral supplements protect heart health.

Intermittent fasting may benefit people with MS

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition with no known cure, so appropriate symptom management is crucial. Could intermittent fasting help?

Multivitamins do not promote cardiovascular health

Multivitamins and mineral supplements do not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death. Data pooled from multiple studies show no health benefit of multivitamins.

Keto diet could make cancer therapy more effective

A new study suggests that the ketogenic diet, which is very low in carbohydrates but high in fats, may give cancer therapy a much-needed boost.

National school food policies have potential to improve health now and later

Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive health effects in both the short- and long-term, finds a new Food-PRICE study.

A savory starter could help you to make better food choices

Umami, or savory, is the fifth basic taste that we can perceive, alongside sweet, bitter, salty, and sour. Can umami foods influence our eating choices?

Does a nut-rich diet lead to better sperm quality?

With male fertility on the decline, it is important to understand how to improve reproductive health. A new study suggests that eating more nuts may help.

Which foods are good for constipation?

Constipation is a very common complaint, and a person’s lifestyle and diet often play a role. Eating foods such as yogurt, pulses, wheat bran, and prunes can increase the frequency of bowel movements and relieve symptoms.

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