Maternal mortality refers primarily to deaths that occur when a person is pregnant or has recently given birth. It can also include deaths that occur up to a year after giving birth, if the cause of ...

Dietary fibres in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, ...

The study, recently published in PNAS, provides a comprehensive evaluation of the relationship between microplastic exposure and photosynthesis across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

Eating a healthful diet in childhood is linked to a later onset of menstruation in girls compared with those who consumed a less healthful diet, according to a new study published in Human ...

As the weather warms, the days lengthen, and the UV index increases, we are reminded to reach for our sunscreen or protective clothing when spending a day outdoors. Most of the messaging we hear about ...

People with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—could increase their chances of living longer by adopting a healthy plant-based diet, according to a study presented ...

New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment. That's the finding from a new ...

Food fraud occurs when products that do not meet consumer expectations reach the market and, in extreme cases, this can lead to health problems. To combat this misleading and critical practice in the ...

Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence instantly tells you its calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value — no more food diaries or guesswork. This futuristic scenario is now ...