Health benefits of swapping animal proteins for plant proteins

Substituting one to two servings of animal proteins with plant proteins every day could lead to a small reduction in the three main cholesterol markers for cardiovascular disease prevention, a new study suggests.

Which foods are best for mental well-being? It depends on your age

What we eat can affect our psychological health, but which foods are beneficial? A new study suggests that the answer may depend on our age.

Exercise alone does not achieve weight loss

Exercise alone is unlikely to help you shift the pounds, a new study finds. Instead, physical activity should be combined with a healthful diet.

Could vitamin D help to keep rheumatoid arthritis at bay?

A new study using cells taken from joints of people with rheumatoid arthritis shows that some types of immune cell can lose their sensitivity to vitamin D.

Famine in pregnancy impacts offspring’s mental health in adulthood

In the Dutch famine of 1944–1945, rations fell to just 500 calories per day.

Fighting obesity by mimicking a high-protein diet

A diet high in protein keeps you fuller for longer, but it carries health risks.

Lupus: Low vitamin D may raise risk of kidney failure

A new study examines the role of vitamin D deficiency in the organ inflammation and damage that occurs in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Vitamin D might prevent type 1 diabetes

Higher levels of vitamin D in infancy and childhood may protect children against islet autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests.

How intermittent fasting can increase weight loss

Fasting intermittently seems to confer a range of benefits. A new study takes a look at the chemical pathways that might be involved.

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.

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