Food Studies - Page 4

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.

Coffee Updates & News August 29

That morning cup of coffee could be the key to a happier day, new study suggests

New research shows caffeine blocks brain receptors and increases dopamine activity, creating mood-boosting effects even for non-addicted coffee drinkers.

Health August 26

Eating meat could protect against cancer-related death, study suggests

A new study of nearly 16,000 adults finds that animal protein consumption is not linked to increased death risk, and can actually protect against cancer-related death.

Health August 24

Not drinking enough water floods your body with harmful stress hormones

Scientists show dehydration increases stress-related cortisol levels in both men and women, suggesting water intake plays key role in stress management.

Food-Drink August 21

Red meat can help your mood if part of a healthy, balanced diet, study suggests

A new study reveals that those who consume lean red meat as part of a healthy diet have more diverse gut microbiota and lower rates of depression and other mental health conditions.