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A plant-forward Thai diet reduces markers of chronic disease
A study comparing a traditional Thai diet to one using plant-based ingredients found the latter to have significant health benefits.

Keto: what’s the science behind the diet? – podcast
While other diet fads come and go, the ultra low carbohydrate Keto diet seems to endure. But as scientists begin to understand how the diet works, more is also being discovered about its risks..

Can brain-healthy eating improve your quality of life? This study tested it
Can changing your diet in your 40s protect your brain? This new study shows the MIND diet lifts mood and lifestyle—before cognitive decline begins.

Research highlights urgent need for national strategy to combat rising eating disorders
The increasing number of people with eating disorders and a lack of national guidance for support teams has led to researchers calling for a new national strategy that includes specific guidance to support the remote delivery of eating disorder services.

Healthy eating in midlife linked to overall healthy ageing
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, was linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging -- defined as reaching age 70 free of major chronic diseases and with cognitive, physical, and mental health maintained, according to a new study.

Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks
Epidemiologists assess whether red wine protects against cancer, comparing the cancer risks of red wine vs. white wine