Essential fatty acids are called “essential” for a reason: they are essential for human health. And two new studies—both conducted on omega-3 fatty acids—are highlighting just how diverse these health benefits are. One study, a review of dozens...
Children who eat a diet that includes regular fruit and vegetables have better mental well-being, a new UK study has found. The research, published in September in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, found eating more fruit and veggies was linked to improved...
More than 90 scientists, doctors and public health researchers are calling for new safety reviews for acetaminophen, the world’s most popular over-the-counter painkiller. Their concerns are highlighted in a new scientific consensus statement that was published...
The gut microbiome is the new frontier of neuroscience. Due to the copious amount of research during the past decade, scientists now understand that bacteria in the gut affects a person’s overall physiology—including a vital link between that bacteria and...
Have you ever wondered why the salt you buy at the grocery store says “iodized salt” on it? It says this because the essential trace mineral iodine has been added to the salt during the packaging process. Many governments of the world started adding iodine...
In a world of flashy weight loss and muscle-building supplements, many consumers forget the basic vitamins and minerals. This is often to their own detriment as one study after another finds that almost everyone is deficient in one or more of the basic critical...
