Vegan keto diet: Everything you need to know

A vegan keto diet is a very low carbohydrate diet that does not include any animal products. Learn about the possible benefits and risks and what to eat on a vegan keto diet here.

Vitamin D supplements may not prevent type 2 diabetes

A large-scale new trial of over 2,000 adults found that taking vitamin D supplements does not help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin D may prolong life in people with cancer

Taking vitamin D supplements does not cut cancer risk but may prolong life once cancer develops, according to an analysis of trials covering 79,055 people.

Measuring BMI for adults, children, and teens

BMI is one way of measuring whether a person’s weight is healthy. It takes both height and weight into account.

Is there a link between heartburn and gas?

Heartburn and gas often occur together, but one does not cause the other.

Is butter good or bad for cholesterol?

Many people believe that butter is bad for their cholesterol levels because it is high in cholesterol. However, some research suggests that dietary cholesterol does not directly cause high blood cholesterol. It is still best to limit butter in the diet as it contains lots of saturated fat

Does skipping breakfast really lead to overeating?

Contrary to previous research, a new study suggests that missing a morning meal does not lead to greater calorie intake later in the day.

Does moderate drinking really protect against heart disease?

A new review finds the existing research to be biased and suggests that moderate drinking does not stave off heart disease after all.

Does moderate drinking really protect against heart disease?

A new review finds the existing research to be biased and suggests that moderate drinking does not stave off heart disease after all.

Artery-clogging saturated fat myth debunked

Contrary to popular belief among doctors and the public, saturated fat does not clog up the arteries and cause coronary heart disease, say researchers.

Next Page »