Sugar and cancer: A surprise connection or 50-year cover-up?

Knowledge of a connection between sugar and cancer might reach back as far as 50 years.

Lectin-free diet: Is it good or bad?

What are lectins and what is the lectin-free diet? Learn about its proposed benefits, what foods to eat and avoid, and what the evidence says about it.

Pineapple juice for cough relief: Does it work?

A popular home remedy for relieving a cough is drinking pineapple juice, but does it work? We look at the evidence, recipes, risks, and alternatives.

Are apple seeds poisonous? What happens if you eat them?

It is commonly known that apple seeds contain cyanide, which is potentially harmful. Does this make apples dangerous to eat?

Is cottage cheese good for you?

Cottage cheese has often been considered a ‘healthy’ cheese, but is it actually good for you? In this article learn about the evidence for and against

Bitter melon and diabetes: How does it affect blood sugar levels?

Can bitter melon help people lower their blood sugar and manage the symptoms of diabetes?

‘Gut’ bacteria may help put a kink in family obesity cycle

Obesity is a global epidemic and the evidence is clear: if a mother is obese or gains too much weight during pregnancy chances are the child will be at higher risk of being obese throughout its…

Systematic review examines potential health benefits of pear consumption

In vitro, animal, clinical and epidemiologic studies indicate pear consumption potentially improves gut health and set the stage for further evidence of associated health benefitsTo explore the…

Fetal development promoted by fatty acids in fish; brain likely shielded from mercury damage

New findings from research in the Seychelles provide further evidence that the benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure.

Low income kids eat more fruits, vegetables when they are in school

The fruits and vegetables provided at school deliver an important dietary boost to low income adolescents, according to a study. “Innovation in school food offerings for kids has emphasized increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and it’s working for low income kids, but the evidence shows that a different strategy may be needed to have the same positive effect on high income kids,” authors noted.

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