Nutrition News

Staying hydrated is vital for overall health, especially during warmer months. Learn about the top 20 hydrating foods and their health benefits in this article. View original article Contributor:

Scientists have discussed for decades whether chocolate can improve mood. The latest research links reduced depressive symptoms to eating dark chocolate. View original article Contributor:

A study in mice finds that eating less of a particular amino acid that is found in high levels in meat and eggs enhances the effects of cancer treatments. View original article Contributor:

A new study suggests that people who have a higher vitamin A intake may have a lower risk of developing a common form of skin cancer. View original article Contributor:

In the proceedings of a recent conference about the interplay between nutrition and cancer, specialists note that interdisciplinarity is the way forward. View original article Contributor:

Zinc plays a vital role in many functions in the body, including growth. Learn about which foods contain the most zinc here. We also cover vegetarian and vegan options. View original article Contributor:

Many people drink diet soda as a low or zero calorie alternative to regular soda. While it may seem like the better choice, diet soda still has health risks. Learn about them here. View original article Contributor:

At MNT, the team has been recovering from a recent heatwave. But as Managing Editor Honor Whiteman reveals, the temperature isn’t the only thing on the up. View original article Contributor:

Dietary cholesterol is the cholesterol a person gets from the foods they eat. These include most animal products. Learn about the new recommendations about how much cholesterol and fat to consume here. View original article Contributor:

Bone density decreases with time, and some people have a risk of developing weak or brittle bones. Learn how to increase or maintain bone density here. View original article Contributor: