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Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper, writer, activist, and actor Common just launched a new YouTube series about wellness. Com+Well premiered in August and will air every Tuesday for its six-episode run. The show features "wellness gurus"...

Here's the dirt: vitamin B-12 is a very important micronutrient, essential for the metabolism of every cell in the entire body. This water-soluble vitamin is essential for the health of the entire nervous system and...

Tofu is a popular, 2,000-year-old vegetarian staple with a wide range of health benefits. But there are still some common myths and misconceptions about tofu production, consumption, and nutrition that need clarification. Here is...

Men who eat a plant-based diet have similar testosterone levels as meat-eaters, according to a new study. The study, published this May in the World Journal of Urology, examined data about the serum testosterone (testosterone...

More than 45 million Americans use online dating websites. Roughly the same number have student loans. And do you know what else? More than 45 million Americans also suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)....

The Mexican state of Oaxaca is the first in the nation to ban the sale of junk food and soda to children. Magaly López Domínguez, deputy for the XV district, introduced the bill more than...

A recent study found that government dietary guidelines fail to provide practical advice on healthy, sustainable diets. Lead study author Dr. Marco Springmann said that the results were both "revealing and shocking." The British Medical...

Quinoa may have only come into popularity in Western supermarkets over the past decade, but it has been cultivated in Peru and Bolivia for thousands of years. This tiny seed is known for being...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) unveiled its new guidelines for reducing the risk of cancer. The organization advises people to eat less red and processed meat and more whole, plant-based foods. The new guidelines, published...

Can a vegan diet improve your sleep? A lot of us have had those nights where we know that we need to wake up earlier than normal, but—instead of letting us sleep—our mind repeats...

Decades ago, scientific evidence starting appearing the a diet of plant foods could be used as a therapy for severe hypertension. There is ever increasing evidence that other chronic diseases can also respond to...

Nutritional yeast—you'll see it called for in vegan cookbooks and on recipe blogs as a key ingredient in dairy-free sauces and cheeses of all types. Also known as "nooch," nutritional yeast, became popular in...

Researchers say that a typical Irish diet is too dependent on meat and alcohol, causing health, financial, and environmental problems. According to Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences, it is also rich in...

South Korea says that Kim Jong-Un is "alive and well" following rumors that North Korea's leader recently underwent heart surgery. Speculation about Kim's health has focused on his diet, which is reportedly high in...

Eating healthy on a budget may sound like an oxymoron. YouTube videos would have us believe that "nutritious" looks like several pricey superfood powders in a berry smoothie. "Cheap" food, in comparison, is greasy,...

UK public sector caterers have pledged to cut 9 million kilograms of meat from school, university, care home, and hospital menus each year. Public sector caterers serve billions of meals each year, reaching a quarter...

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, 66 U.S. lawmakers are demanding a global ban on "wet markets" to prevent future pandemics. On Wednesday, Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) spearheaded a letter to...

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...

Tofu is low-fat, high protein, high in iron, and 100 percent vegan. But the soy-based meat-alternative has a variety of other health benefits too. What Is Tofu? There are many varieties of tofu. A staple ingredient...

According to the World Health Organization, anemia affects 1.62 billion people, globally. In the U.S., anemia is the most common blood condition, affecting more than three million Americans.  Anemia occurs when the number of healthy...

In the last few years, the link between animal agriculture and the climate crisis has become difficult to ignore. A growing body of research also links meat consumption—particularly red and processed meat—with serious health...