What are the health benefits of goji berries?

Goji berries are used in traditional medicine for their health benefits.

What are the benefits of chamomile tea?

A look at the possible benefits of chamomile tea.

All you need to know about water fasting

A look at water fasting, eating no food and drink only water for a set period. Included is detail on safety, the scientific research, and what to expect.

Five benefits of fennel tea

Fennel tea is popular for its health benefits. We look at the benefits of fennel tea, including what the scientific studies say, and the traditional uses.

A high protein diet and meal replacements can reduce rebound weight gain

New research shows that there are several effective strategies available to people wanting to avoid regaining weight after a successful diet. Anti-obesity drugs, meal replacements and a high protein diet can help weight loss maintenance, according to a meta-analysis published in the scientific periodical The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…

Despite The Promises, Children Still Bombarded With Junk Food Ads

Advertising of junk food continues to undermine children’s health despite the food industry’s pledges that they would restrict their marketing activities, according to a systematic review of evidence published today in the scientific journal Obesity Reviews…

Beware Of Dietary Supplements For Cancer Prevention

Government regulators and the scientific community should work to ensure that they give clear guidance to the public about dietary supplements and cancer risk, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Evidence from animal, in vitro and observational studies has suggested that taking dietary supplements may lower cancer risk…

Protein, Not Sugar, Stimulates Cells Keeping Us Thin And Awake, New Study Suggests

A new study has found that protein and not sugar activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake and burning calories.

Tastier And More Healthful Baking With ‘Sweet Wheat’

“Sweet wheat” has the potential for joining that summertime delight among vegetables – sweet corn – as a tasty and healthful part of the diet, the scientific team that developed this mutant form of wheat concludes in a new study. The report appears in the ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry…

Iron Deficiency Pre-Conception And In Early Pregnancy Harms Developing Brain

A mother’s iron deficiency early in pregnancy may have a profound and long-lasting effect on the brain development of the child, even if the lack of iron is not enough to cause severe anemia, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study published in the scientific journal PLoS One…