Diets high in animal protein may prevent functional decline in the elderly A diet high in protein, particularly animal protein, may help elderly male individuals function at higher levels physically, psychologically...

Low saturated fat diets may not reduce heart disease Diets low in saturated fat may not curb heart disease risk or increase longevity, according to a leading US cardiovascular research scientist and doctor...

Mother's diet may be linked to preterm birth Pregnant women who eat a “prudent” diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and who drink water have significantly reduced risk of preterm delivery,...

Naturally sweet 'water' from maple trees? The success of coconut water, which surged from zero in 2006 to an almost US$1 billion business in North America and Europe by 2013, is just the first...

Heat-processed foods may increase risk of Alzheimer's Compounds commonly found in the so-called “Western diet” known as Advanced Glycation Endproducts (AGEs) may cause brain changes similar to...

Butter has made a comeback in Australia Is butter better? While that is a question best left for health experts and foodies, recent sales trends reveal that more Australian grocery buyers are purchasing...

There is no need to replace fructose with glucose, a study has found There is no benefit in replacing fructose, the sugar most commonly blamed for obesity, with glucose in commercially prepared foods,...

Some yoghurts and cheeses may reduce risk of diabetes by one-third Higher consumption of yoghurt, compared with no consumption, may reduce the risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes by 28 per cent, according...

Meat made entirely from vegetables, developed in The Netherlands Netherlands-based company The Vegetarian Butcher has successfully expanded into new markets for its “strip steaks” and “smoked bacon”...

Father's diet affects chance of obesity in his children There may be a biological link between paternal diet, body weight and health at the time of conception and the health of his offspring, according...