Nutrition

How eating sardines every day can affect your heart, brain and bones

A 2023 review says the tiny fish delivers what a capsule cannot.

TikTok’s favorite brain mushroom has real science behind it, and real limits

The mechanism is plausible and small trials look promising, but human evidence remains thin.

How much turmeric is too much? What high-dose curcumin can do to your liver

Federal drug-safety scientists now rank turmeric among the top causes of herbal liver injury nationwide.

Your morning chia may hold more omega-3 than salmon. Your body only uses a fraction

Chia, flax and walnuts win the raw milligram contest, but the biology is not that simple.

Lentils, salmon and olive oil: the weeknight Mediterranean dinners researchers tie to a stronger heart

A July 2026 Washington Post feature spotlighted weeknight dishes with the strongest cardiovascular evidence.

How eating sardines every day can affect your heart, brain and bones

A 2023 review says the tiny fish delivers what a capsule cannot.

TikTok’s favorite brain mushroom has real science behind it, and real limits

The mechanism is plausible and small trials look promising, but human evidence remains thin.

How much turmeric is too much? What high-dose curcumin can do to your liver

Federal drug-safety scientists now rank turmeric among the top causes of herbal liver injury nationwide.

Your morning chia may hold more omega-3 than salmon. Your body only uses a fraction

Chia, flax and walnuts win the raw milligram contest, but the biology is not that simple.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Getting Ice in Your Drink at a Restaurant

A cold drink with ice might seem refreshing, but one doctor warns that restaurant ice machines could be hiding something less appealing.From bacteria...

Foods That Almost Never Expire – Do You Have Them in Your Kitchen?

Some foods can stay fresh for years – even decades – if stored properly. This means you can always have them in your pantry...

How much caffeine is in your coffee, tea, or energy drink?

Caffeine is a daily ritual for many, but do you know exactly how much you're consuming? Whether it’s a morning coffee, an afternoon tea,...

Your Microwave Might Be a Bacteria Hotspot – Here’s Why

The microwave is a kitchen staple in homes and offices, but a new study reveals it may be much dirtier than you think.Researchers...

New Study: Surprising Diet Shows Promise for IBS Relief

Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or know someone who does?New research suggests that an alternative diet may be just as...

These foods may impact your baby’s development in the womb

New research shows a clear link between diet during pregnancy and the risk of a child developing ADHD or autism. A Western diet high...