Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health issue worldwide, with a heavy financial burden, especially when it reaches end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD often requires expensive treatments like dialysis or kidney transplants, and costs are expected to rise significantly by 2030. One way to manage CKD is by limiting protein intake, and recent research has show...
New research shows that eating more plants can help you stay healthy and live longer. This isn't just about eating salads. It's about a whole way of eating that focuses on plant-based foods. The study looked at over 105, 000 people. They were between 39 and 69 years old. Researchers tracked their diets for 30 years. They wanted to see how food choices in middle age ...
Pregnancy is a big deal, and what a mom eats matters a lot. It's not just about the mom's health but also the baby's. But many women in the UK aren't getting enough important nutrients like iron, folate, iodine, and vitamin D. This is especially true for teenagers and women with lower incomes. They might not have easy access to healthy foods or the right advice. Som...
Caribou in British Columbia's Interior face a tough road to recovery. Researchers are now urging a closer look at how the food given to caribou in maternity pens affects their health and chances of survival in the wild. Caribou have a unique diet. They love lichen, a plant-like organism that grows on trees and the forest floor. But not all lichen is the same. Differ...
A lot of people in the United States eat processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, and sausages every day. But what if these foods are doing more harm than good? Scientists are now saying that even a small amount of processed meat can increase the chances of getting serious diseases like Type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer, and heart problems. Researchers looked at over ...
Colorectal cancer is a serious diagnosis. But did you know that what you eat and how you live your life after getting this diagnosis can make a big difference? A recent study looked at lots of other studies to see how diet and lifestyle affect survival rates for people with colorectal cancer. The findings are pretty interesting. People who ate a healthy diet and liv...
People are getting more worried about PFAS, or per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals stick around in the environment and end up in our food. Understanding how they get into our diet is important to keep us safe. A recent study looked at how PFAS can enter our food. It found that older types of PFAS are often found in food. Eating certain foods can al...
In the world of health, kidneys play a big role. They filter waste from the blood. But what if they don't work well? This is what happens in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). People with CKD stages 3-5 often wonder about their diet. Should they eat more? Less? A study looked into this. The study focused on people in Southern China. It checked if the amount of energy fro...
Mexico is facing a big problem with how much red and processed meat people eat. Experts say this isn't good for health or the environment. So, they're thinking about taxing meat to get people to eat less of it. First, let's talk about why this is important. Eating too much red and processed meat can lead to health issues. It's also not great for the planet. Cows and...
In Brazil, a big study looked at how well people follow healthy eating habits. Over 15, 000 adults were part of this research. They used three different ways to check if people's diets were good for their health and the planet. The results showed that most people scored low to middle marks on these diet checks. But some groups did better than others. Women, older ad...