Nutrition

Epigallocatechin (EGCG), a natural antioxidant found in green tea, may help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. EGCG restores the activity of aztreonam, an...

Despite years of steady advice and guidance on healthy eating, a 'report card' on the American diet shows adults are still consuming too many...

A fresh look at how to best determine dietary guidelines for vitamin E has produced a surprising new finding: Though the vitamin is fat...

Much research has pointed to how an unhealthy diet correlates to obesity, but has not explored how diet can bring about neurological changes in...

Could following a certain type of diet affect the gut microbiome – the good and bad bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract –...

The momentum behind a move to plant-based and vegan diets for the good of the planet is commendable, but risks worsening an already low...

Foods fried in vegetable oil are popular worldwide, but research about the health effects of this cooking technique has been largely inconclusive and focused...

Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia. Globally, it is estimated...

Fluoride exposure from drinking water during pregnancy could be making children less intelligent, a new Canadian study argues. Expectant moms with higher levels of fluoride...

While oral cannabidiol (CBD) capsules were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients with seizures in 2018, very...

Patients with type 2 diabetes improve their ability to regulate blood sugar levels if they eat food with a reduced carbohydrate content and an...

Researchers from the Dublin Dental University Hospital at Trinity College have found that 3 year olds in Ireland are consuming on average 10 level...

Blood clotting is one of the most critical, protective processes in human physiology. When something goes wrong with clotting, either because there is too...

Mankai, a new high-protein aquatic plant strain of duckweed, has significant potential as a superfood and provides glycemic control after carbohydrate consumption, a team...

Eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms, finds a new UCL-led study looking at whether different types of chocolate are...