Coffee consumption ‘does not raise risk for common form of irregular heartbeat’

A new study of nearly 250,00 participants finds there is no link between the most common form of irregular heartbeat – atrial fibrillation – and coffee consumption.

Maternal protein deficiency during pregnancy ‘memorized’ by fetal muscle cells

A new study has uncovered the genetic processes that link insufficient protein consumption during pregnancy with the development of muscle problems in mothers and their male offspring.

Beetroot juice benefits patients with heart failure

A new study that takes the experience of elite athletes who have a diet high in nitrates shows there are benefits for people with heart failure, too.

Adhering to a healthy diet could reduce risk of depression

Researchers of a new study find that the nutritional properties of three dietary patterns could have a protective role against depression.

Low vitamin D levels may increase risk for Alzheimer’s

A new study suggests a link between Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency and cognitive function, with implications for Alzheimer’s and dementia treatments.

Health risks of saturated fats aggravated by immune response

High levels of saturated fat in the blood could make an individual more prone to inflammation and tissue damage, a new study suggests.

A bottle of water before mealtimes could aid weight loss

Obese adults who drank 500 ml of water 30 minutes before main meals lost more weight over a 12-week period than those who did not drink water before mealtimes, a new study reveals.

School lunch study: Visual proof kids are tossing mandated fruits and veggies in trash

Less than a month before Congress votes on whether to reauthorize a controversial program mandating healthier school lunches, a new study confirms the suspicions of school officials — many students are putting the fruits and vegetables they’re now required to take straight into the trash, consuming fewer than they did before the law took effect.

Age-related immune system decline slowed by antioxidants

A new study suggests that antioxidants in the diet could preserve the function of the thymus – an organ crucial to the immune system.

High-GI diet may raise depression risk for postmenopausal women

A high-GI diet has been previously linked to health problems.

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