A new small study finds a link between plant-based and pescatarian diets and milder cases of COVID-19. The study is based on the experiences of doctors and nurses with heavy exposure to SARS-CoV-2. People...

Eating fried food is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events The risk increases with each additional 4-ounce weekly serving Compared with those who ate the least fried food, those who ate...

A high fat, low carb diet reversed heart failure in a mouse model of the condition. A 24-hour fast also led to improvements, mimicking the physiological effects of the diet. In people with heart failure,...

Eating foods high in protein has many benefits, including muscle building, weight loss, and feeling fuller after eating. Though eating lots of protein may be beneficial, eating a balanced diet is an essential...

Welcome to the latest edition of our Medical Myths series. Today, to mark World Alzheimer’s Day, we will be tackling myths relating to both Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at large. Today, an estimated...

Serotonin can reduce the severity of infections caused by the bacterium E. coli O157, a common cause of food poisoning. This raises the intriguing possibility that doctors could use drugs that boost serotonin...

A recent study suggests that in the hours after eating a meal that is high in saturated fats, a person’s ability to concentrate is reduced. The research, published in The American Journal of Clinical...

Many people include milk in their diet, but few meet the daily recommended quantities. Experts now urge us to rethink these recommendations and explain why milk may not be as healthful as we think. Dairy...