This is some interesting health news. A recent study has shown that bipolar disorder (mania), a condition characterized by a high level of energy, positive moods, and a lack of connection with reality, is...
Revamp your diet You may be considering making a change to your diet with the New Year approaching. A popular change is to eat more plants. Nutritionists can help you eat more vegetables, fruits,...
There was the first high carb. Then came low carb. Now there is… medium carb. According to a large, new study, although it may not sound like much, eating carbohydrates in moderation might be the best...
Is maggot-covered cheese disgusting or delicious? This is not a trick question. People from Sardinia love the “casu marzu”, a sheep-milk cheese seasoned with fly poo and crawling in thousands of larvae. It is...
There is good and bad news regarding vitamins and minerals. The good news is that certain vitamins and mineral intake are associated with lower early death rates. According to a new study, this link...
What makes processed food unhealthy? Robert Lustig, a long-time researcher on childhood obesity at the University of California in San Francisco, has published a new editorial today (Jan. 23). It outlines ways processed foods...
Bad eating habits can be difficult to break, especially if they have become a routine. It’s possible to encourage healthier eating habits even in the pickiest children by keeping unhealthy foods out and bringing...
Some children can’t help but squirm when they are presented with even the smallest amount of broccoli or cauliflower. They’re not wrong. A new study suggests that certain enzymes in spit may make cruciferous...
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. However, it can also be the least exciting meal for many. Breakfast is often a reflection of functional needs. Foods at breakfast are...
It will be increasingly difficult to feed all the hungry people as the human population grows closer to 8 billion. Experts are claiming that humans will soon be forced to eat insects. McGill University’s...
