Nutrition

How eating black beans every day may affect your heart and cholesterol

A new 12-week trial served adults the same bowl every day and watched what quietly happened in their blood.

How coffee affects your heart and blood pressure if you drink it every day

The American Heart Association has a new number for daily cups, with one twist about blood pressure most people have not heard.

7 foods research links to better lung function and lower disease risk

The pattern turns up across large nutrition reviews, and it looks nothing like a cleanse or a special supplement.

After decades of research, this is what creatine actually does to your body

Some claims about it hold up across hundreds of studies, but three widely repeated ones do not survive a closer look.

Girls who took this supplement for a year built measurably more bone than those who didn’t

The powder is cheap, mixes into a drink and feeds the gut bacteria, but it may do something else that matters for life.

How eating black beans every day may affect your heart and cholesterol

A new 12-week trial served adults the same bowl every day and watched what quietly happened in their blood.

How coffee affects your heart and blood pressure if you drink it every day

The American Heart Association has a new number for daily cups, with one twist about blood pressure most people have not heard.

7 foods research links to better lung function and lower disease risk

The pattern turns up across large nutrition reviews, and it looks nothing like a cleanse or a special supplement.

After decades of research, this is what creatine actually does to your body

Some claims about it hold up across hundreds of studies, but three widely repeated ones do not survive a closer look.

These vegetables may lower the risk of colon cancer

New research suggests that small dietary changes may influence the risk of colon cancer.

Foods that are illegal or restricted in some countries

Food traditions vary widely across the globe, and so do the rules about what people are allowed to eat. Some foods are considered delicacies...

PFAS traces found in over one-third of tested fruits and vegetables

A new analysis of food products has found traces of chemicals that can remain in the environment for a long time. The findings raise questions about the use of pesticides in agriculture.

What research says about drinking water from plastic bottles

Bottled water has become a normal part of everyday life for many people. At the same time, concerns about plastic and health have grown....

How honey can affect your body if you eat it every day

Honey is a natural sweet ingredient many people add to tea, yogurt, or toast. Beyond its flavor, it contains compounds that may influence the...

Berberine is often called “natural Ozempic” – but researchers remain skeptical

A plant-based dietary supplement is often mentioned in connection with metabolism and weight loss, but how significant is its actual effect?