A good night's sleep begins with healthy gut bacteria. Here's how to look after yours

by Sara Uceda Gutiérrez, Manuel Reiriz Rojas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no accident that we spend a third of our lives asleep. It is essential to our health, and even an

Updated on: July 30,2026

A good night's sleep begins with healthy gut bacteria. Here's how to look after yours

by Sara Uceda Gutiérrez, Manuel Reiriz Rojas,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no accident that we spend a third of our lives asleep. It is essential to our health, and even an

Updated on:July 30,2026

What is 'clean eating' and how can it affect well-being?

by Gemma Sharp,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nutritious diet is one of the key ways to stay physically and mentally fit.Research suggestsit may reduce your risk of developing vari

Updated on: July 17,2026

What is 'clean eating' and how can it affect well-being?

by Gemma Sharp,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA nutritious diet is one of the key ways to stay physically and mentally fit.Research suggestsit may reduce your risk of developing vari

Updated on:July 17,2026

Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO

Credit: El'bataky photos from PexelsFood contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year, with young children worst hit, the World

Updated on: July 13,2026

Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO

Credit: El'bataky photos from PexelsFood contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year, with young children worst hit, the World

Updated on:July 13,2026

It may not just be what's in ultra-processed foods, but how they're made

by Genevieve Rajewski,Tufts University"Addressing structural and policy-related barriers to accessing fresh and minimally processed foods remains critical for promoting dietary changes that impro

Updated on: July 07,2026

It may not just be what's in ultra-processed foods, but how they're made

by Genevieve Rajewski,Tufts University"Addressing structural and policy-related barriers to accessing fresh and minimally processed foods remains critical for promoting dietary changes that impro

Updated on:July 07,2026

'We need to rethink what is safe when it comes to parental alcohol use,' say experts

by Gaute Bugge Drangsholt,University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Every time you drink heavily, even if you do so infrequently, it can affect your role as a parent," says docto

Updated on: July 04,2026

'We need to rethink what is safe when it comes to parental alcohol use,' say experts

by Gaute Bugge Drangsholt,University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Every time you drink heavily, even if you do so infrequently, it can affect your role as a parent," says docto

Updated on:July 04,2026

Experts highlight limits of evidence from ultraprocessed food trials

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA group of eating behavior and metabolism experts from across Europe have published aPerspective articlein the journalScienceexamining the li

Updated on: June 28,2026

Experts highlight limits of evidence from ultraprocessed food trials

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA group of eating behavior and metabolism experts from across Europe have published aPerspective articlein the journalScienceexamining the li

Updated on:June 28,2026

Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on: June 23,2026

Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on:June 23,2026

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Dietitians explain

by Lauren Ball, Emily Burch,The ConversationEaster chocolate is all over supermarket shelves. Some people reach straight for milk chocolate eggs while others pause at the darker varieties, assuming th

Updated on: June 06,2026

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Dietitians explain

by Lauren Ball, Emily Burch,The ConversationEaster chocolate is all over supermarket shelves. Some people reach straight for milk chocolate eggs while others pause at the darker varieties, assuming th

Updated on:June 06,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on: June 05,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on:June 05,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on: May 31,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on:May 31,2026