Vegan diets have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease prevention in two new studies.

New research notes that a diet high in vegan foods containing fiber may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Does the type of protein you eat matter? Increasing studies show protein from plants is healthier than you might think. One doctor weighs in.

Consuming saturated fat, found in a number of animal products, including butter, meat, and cheese, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

Can asthma symptoms be reduced by adopting a vegan diet? New research points to the benefits of going plant-based for helping with this chronic condition.

Does a low-protein diet impact your heart health? And does the type of protein make a difference? Here’s what you need to know about eating to prevent heart disease.

Does a vegan diet lead to depression? Or does eating meat? Recent headlines suggest conflicting truths. Let’s get to the bottom of these studies and claims.

Does a vegan diet increase or reduce the risk of developing kidney stones? Here’s everything you need to know about this condition.

You have seen the packages of low-fat bologna or hot dogs in the grocery aisles. The food industry has long altered the content of fats and other nutrients in meats, dairy, and eggs to promote them as healthy choices. To date, manufacturers of such products have not been permitted to label these foods as “healthy” […]

Does vegan fast-food increase your risk of heart attack? While one doctor says yes, another says that’s not at all the case. Here’s what you need to know.

Are vegan diets better for brain health? Here’s everything you need to know about cognitive function and a plant-based diet.

What’s the best diet for gut microbiome health? Here’s what experts say about the vegan diet and your digestive system.

Are legumes healthy? Should you eat them as part of a vegan diet? Here’s what a cardiovascular doctor has to say about beans and pulses.

What is selenium? Can you get enough of this key dietary nutrient on a vegan diet or is a deficiency a real risk? Here’s what you need to know.

Are avocados healthy? Should you eat them as part of a plant-based diet? And are all those fats safe for people with heart disease?

A study says red and processed meats are ok to eat. But are they really? Or is meat once and for all the new tobacco?

Vegan Dr. Joel Kahn M.D. explains the damaging effects a meat-based diet can have on one’s body and the healthy benefits of going plant-based.

When the Human Genome Project was completed in 2003, the field of aging expected remarkable findings from “cracking” the genetic code, the “genetic” era of health. In the last 15 years, a new era appeared, called the “epigenetic” era.  This is the science of how our environment influences the activity of our genes. Lifestyle can […]