Healthy Diet

Adopting a brain-healthy diet, even in middle or older age, may reduce the risk of developing dementia, according to new research. The study highlights the benefits of the MIND diet—a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets—on long-term brain health. As the U.S. population ages and dementia cases rise, researchers…

Brain tumours affect thousands of people worldwide each year. To highlight this serious health issue and the complications that can arise from it, World Brain Tumour Day is observed annually on June 8. Dr. (Lt Col) Harmandeep Singh Brar, senior consultant in Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, explains that a…

From chips and popcorn to puffs and bars, more snack foods are being marketed as “high in protein.” While the labels sound promising, food experts say these trendy products may not always be as healthy as they seem. Protein-packed snacks are now common on grocery shelves, appealing to people who…

Researchers have launched the NIBN Japan Microbiome Database (NIBN JMD), a large and publicly accessible collection of healthy human gut microbiome data. This new resource contains over 2,000 microbiome samples, each paired with up to 1,000 detailed data points, including demographics, diet, lifestyle, and medical history. It also includes longitudinal…

DENVER — The City of Denver is celebrating the halfway mark of its 10-year Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids initiative, which has already made a significant impact on the lives of local families. Since launching in 2019, the program has invested over $85 million into more than 100 local organizations…

WASHINGTON — While grain-based foods continue to be a fundamental part of American diets, the White House’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report identifies ultra-processed grains as a significant contributor to chronic diseases among U.S. children. Released on May 22, the report follows a February executive order by President…

New research suggests that eating chocolate and drinking tea could improve cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure. The key to these benefits lies in a compound called flavan-3-ols, which is found in both chocolate and tea. Study Overview A recent meta-analysis, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, reviewed…

Governor Jared Polis has signed new legislation that will put two key ballot measures before Colorado voters this November. These measures aim to secure more funding for the state’s free school meals program. In 2022, Colorado voters approved Proposition FF, which launched the Healthy School Meals for All program. This…

Despite growing consumer demand for healthier foods, breakfast cereals for children have not improved nutritionally in recent years. A study published in JAMA Network Open in May examined 1,200 children’s cereals launched between 2010 and 2023. It found that unhealthy nutrients like sodium, fat, and sugar increased, while beneficial nutrients…

Boston, MA — A new international study has found that nearly one-third of people who followed a healthy diet saw no change in weight—but still experienced major health improvements. The research, led by scientists from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben-Gurion University in Israel, suggests that…