The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip is pushing children to the brink of a preventable nutrition catastrophe. A new report from the Global Nutrition Cluster paints a grim picture of rapidly deteriorating conditions for women and children in the besieged territory.
As rates of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes continue to climb globally, what we eat matters more than ever before. A growing body of research indicates that transitioning to a predominantly plant-based diet can have profound benefits on human health and longevity, as well as environmental sustainability. However, as a new 12-year study published in Diabetes & Metabolism highlights, in order to reap these benefits, it’s critical to focus on eating healthy, whole plant foods while limiting intake of highly processed options.
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer that lacks expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors and HER2. Unlike other breast cancer subtypes, TNBC does not respond to hormonal or HER2-targeted therapies, making treatment options limited. Researchers have been investigating novel therapeutic approaches, including immunotherapies, to improve outcomes in metastatic TNBC.
A large new study published in Neurology suggests that people who have inconsistent sleep patterns and routines may have an elevated risk of eventually developing dementia. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining regular sleep habits for cognitive health.
A new research review published in January 2023 suggests that consuming chia seeds may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cancer. The paper adds to previous evidence on the health benefits of chia seeds, a nutrient-dense food native to South America. This article explores what the latest research tells us, why chia seeds may be beneficial for hypertension and cancer prevention, and how to safely add more chia seeds into your diet.