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Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains what’s behind the beloved comfort food
A bowl of chicken soup typically contains protein, vegetables and soothing broth. Westend61 via Getty Images Colby Teeman,…
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says
Valeria Boltneva/Pexels Lauren Ball, The University of Queensland and Emily Burch, Southern Cross University Coffee is well recognised…
Why do I crave sugar and carbs when I’m sick?
Adrian Swancar/Unsplash Hayley O’Neill, Bond University Your nose is running, your head hurts and you feel like you’re…
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
While apples aren’t considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty Images…
Study Finds Dairy Played Key Role In Early Human Diets on Tibetan Plateau
A new study published in the journal Science Advances reveals that dairy played a significant role in the…
New Study Finds Link Between Mediterranean Diet and Lower Risk of Dementia
A new study has found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help reduce the risk of dementia by…
Pulses are packed with goodness: Five cool things you should know about them
pbd Studio/shutterstock Nadia Radzman, University of Cambridge Each year on February 10, the United Nations commemorates what probably…
Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here’s what the science says
Pexels/Anna Shvets Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Ever feel a bit stressed or need a concentration boost? Research…
How science and innovation can strengthen global food systems
Innovations in food systems, like food processing technologies, have enhanced the sensory quality, safety and shelf life of…
Parsing which foods are healthy and which are less so isn’t always straightforward – a new rating system aims to demystify the process
The new system generally gives higher scores to fruits, vegetables and minimally processed foods. RapidEye/iStock via Getty Images…