Cutaneous melanoma is the most aggressive skin cancer that often spreads wildly to other parts of the body, and is the fifth most common cancer in the United States. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can increase the risk of skin cancer, but modifiable risk factors are poorly understood and previous epidemiological evidence is limited. A recent study published to the Oxford University Press 2015 by Erikka Loftfield, found that drinking coffee may be protective against melanoma.

Does eating dairy decrease the risk of breast cancer in Asian women? Dairy is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, butyrate, lactoferrin, and conjugated linoleic acid. These substances are thought to protect the body against cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women around the world. Researchers in the Department of Nutrition Hygiene in Shanghai conducted a literature search and identified twenty-seven different research publications that looked at dairy consumpt...

Veganism has been an increasing trend amongst society today, but why? Besides the beneficial health outcomes with choosing a plant-based diet researchers are starting to examine the different attitudes and behaviors of vegans compared to omnivores (Heiss, Coffino, & Hormes, 2017). Vegans are commonly categorized with vegetarians in most studies, so you can’t assume the results apply to vegans specifically. The study reviewed did just that.

Research shows that children who eat less family dinners and watch or participate in media usage during meals are more likely to become obese.1 When families eat a homemade meal together around the table in their house, they are more likely to eat a healthy balanced meal, and these children also have diets higher in fruits and vegetables and lower in sugary drinks.1

Are vegetarians and/or vegans really healthier? That is a popular question that many researchers are attempting to figure out, but due to bias and small samples sizes data is not always right.

Did you know children are at higher risk for low school achievements, anxiety, depression, and behavior problems due to food insecurity? Not to mention there are physical growth consequences related to lack of food. In Louisiana and Mississippi, 683 households were surveyed after Hurricane Katrina during the years of 2007-2010. Results showed a higher percentage of food insecurity following  Hurricane Katrina.

Sunflower, pumpkin seed oil and flaxseed oil have been used in acne therapy for many years due to their anti-inflammatory effects of free fatty acids like linoleic and lauric acid in sebum. However, a recent study suggests otherwise. 

Glutathione is an helpful substance that can stop tissue damage in the brain that may lead to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease in elderly people.  Dairy can help the body make more glutathione, and a study on dairy consumption and glutathione levels in healthy elderly individuals was conducted in 2015 in Kansas City... 

It seems that everyone is talking about the ketogenic diet (google search resulted in over 4 million hits) and you may be wondering … What is it? Should I try it? What should I believe?