Food-Drink October 22 Fruit-based ingredient may help fight gum disease naturally, scientists discover Researchers at São Paulo State University found that morin, a compound in apples, figs and guava, shows promise as a natural alternative to antibiotics for treating gum disease.
Food-Drink October 16 Beef industry slams lab-grown hybrid meat as scientists promise greener steaks Researchers have found that blending animal cells with plant ingredients and other protein alternatives produces hybrid foods that more closely match the taste and feel of real meat.
Food October 6 Is eating bread that's been frozen first and then toasted better for you? TikTok’s bread-freezing hack has some science behind it, but dietitians say the real benefits come from choosing whole-grain bread and keeping portions in check.
Spirits October 5 Scientists reveal four new discoveries about how beer and wine actually affect your body Scientists discovered that wine's natural compounds may protect gut bacteria from sulfites, while tannins block water channels in the mouth, causing dryness.
Food September 30 Eating blueberries earlier in life could ease allergies, strengthen immunity, new study finds Researchers discovered that feeding babies freeze-dried blueberry powder improved gut bacteria and reduced respiratory problems compared to a placebo group.
Food Studies September 13 Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals Scientists analyzed meal timing data over decades and found that older adults who eat breakfast earlier have higher survival rates than late eaters.
Food Studies September 10 Keto diet has surprising impact on mental health, researchers discover Researchers report that the ketogenic diet decreased depression symptoms more effectively than traditional medications and counseling in a pilot study by Ohio State University.
Health September 9 High-potassium foods could 'significantly' lower risk of heart failure, study finds Copenhagen University Hospital research finds that increasing potassium levels significantly lowers death risk and heart complications in cardiac patients.
Health September 8 Popular sweetener could make cancer treatment less effective, study finds A new study reveals that sucralose may reduce cancer treatment effectiveness, but supplementation could counteract the artificial sweetener's negative effects.
Food-Drink September 3 Fat-blocking green tea microbeads show promise for weight loss in new study Scientists developed fat-blocking microbeads made with green tea, vitamin E and seaweed that helped rats lose 17% of body weight on high-fat diets. More study is needed.
Health September 1 Drinking specific vegetable juice could reduce older adults’ blood pressure, study finds Research reveals dietary nitrates from beetroot juice could improve vascular health in older adults by changing oral microbiome composition and reducing blood pressure levels.