Table salt is the main source of sodium (Na) in the human diet. Excessive supply of Na in a diet is strongly linked to many non-communicable human diseases, such as hypertension, obesity and stomach cancer. The World Health Organization recommends that daily intake of salt in adult diets should be...

Currently, the world population is increasing, and humanity is facing food and nutritional scarcity. Climate change and variability are a major threat to global food and nutritional security, reducing crop productivity in the tropical and subtropical regions of the globe. Cowpea has the potential...

Iodine deficiency is one of the most common non-communicable human diseases. The Khabarovsk Territory is among the regions affected by this condition. A complex evaluation was made of the content of iodine in the environment (water, soil), foodstuffs, and the population in the Khabarovsk Territory. ...

Analysis of data from 3 large studies finds no link between moderate egg consumption and heart disease

EPIC study finds association between trans fats and polyunsaturated fat from deep fried foods and ovarian cancer

Researchers find 17% reduction in risk for squamous cell carcinoma in those consuming higher amounts of vitamin A in their diet.

Consuming a high energy density increased obesity-related cancers by 10%

High protein in middle age may be bad but in older people it may be good.

Children conceived in winter may have higher risk of disability

Canadian researcher claims egg yolk antibody supplement could help coeliac disease sufferers eat a more normal diet.