Are pesticides in food harmful?

Some people may be worried about the effect of pesticides in their food. Read this article to learn about how pesticides can affect health.

Why caffeine may limit weight gain

After observing the effect in rats, scientists propose that consuming caffeine can limit weight gain and other adverse effects of a pro-obesity diet.

Eggs and cholesterol: Is industry funded research misleading?

A recent review asks whether industry funding has skewed the research into the effect of dietary cholesterol on blood cholesterol levels.

How might the keto diet help treat cancer?

Preclinical research in mice has examined the effect of ketogenic diet-induced glucose restriction on a certain type of cancer cell.

Is coffee bad for the heart or not?

Reports about the effect of coffee on heart health can be contradictory, so a new study from Britain aims to shed more light on this problem.

Can drinking mineral-rich water prevent hypertension?

A study that links drinking salinated water to lower blood pressure attributes the effect to benefits of calcium and magnesium exceeding harms of sodium.

Munchies: Does cannabis really increase desire for junk food?

A recent study charts the effect of recreational marijuana laws on the purchase of junk food. Their findings provide new evidence for the ‘munchies.’

16:8 fasting diet actually works, study finds

A first-of-its-kind study analyzes the effect of the so-called 16:8 fasting diet in people with obesity. The study found unexpected health benefits.

These simple lifestyle changes may improve osteoarthritis symptoms

A new study investigates the effect of diet on the symptoms of osteoarthritis. They found that small changes could relieve pain and reduce damage.

Eating less may not the best way to lose weight, study shows

A new trial explores the effect of varying the portion size of food and making healthful, low-calorie choices on women who are trying to lose weight.

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