The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows.
In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in treating the debilitating symptoms of the gastrointestinal disease. One d...
Whole grains could be the key to Black people protecting their brains against aging and dementia, a new study reports.
Black folks who ate more foods with whole grains appeared to have a slower rate of memory decline than those who ate fewer whole grains, according to fi...
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HeathDay News) -- More female surgeons are entering the field, which brings up a new question: Are your surgical outcomes likely to be better if your gender matches that of your surgeon?
The answer seems to be "probably not."
A study from Uni...
Too little fiber in Mom's diet during pregnancy may slow a baby's mental development, Japanese research suggests.
Animal studies have found that a low-fiber diet during pregnancy slows brain nerve function in offspring. The new study, published July 27 in the journal
Just like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.
Fiber is part of what fuels a child's normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood sugar levels, reduces cholesterol and promotes regular bowel movements, according to
Anyone who has ever gardened knows what a labor of love it can be as you dig deep in the dirt to plant seeds and then take pride in your first crop, but new research shows it also translates into better health.
It turns out that community gardens in urban areas can have ...
Americans are eating more whole grains than ever before -- but it's still not enough.
Moreover, not everyone agrees on what whole grains actually are, according to a new study that found competing definitions.
The increase in whole grain intake over the past two de...
If your diet is low in fiber, you can do your gut some good by adding more -- regardless of the fiber source, new research suggests.
Many people know fiber as the nutrient that keeps you regular. But it's also a key player in the makeup of the gut
Dietary fiber gets a lot of praise for helping people feel full and for lowering the risk of certain types of disease.
Yet many types of dietary fiber exist -- and they don't all work the same, according to a small new study.
"When you actually get down to it, fib...
People who go meat-free, or at least put limits on it, may have lower risks of some of the most common cancers, a new, large study suggests.
British researchers stressed that their findings do not prove definitively that
Parents frazzled by their little ones' finicky food choices often sigh in exasperation, thinking: "They'll grow out of it by college."
Maybe not, suggests a new study from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Some young people continue their picky eating into early ad...
Whole grains can help older adults maintain a thinner waist, lower blood pressure and lower blood sugar, new research suggests.
Just three servings a day may do the trick, the authors said.
One serving is a slice of whole-grain bread, a half-cup of rolled oat cere...
More and more Americans are seeking out healthier, greener and more ethical alternatives to meat, but are plant-based alternatives like the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat truly nutritious substitutes?
The answer is yes, according to new research funded by the U.S. Nat...
If you're like most American adults, it might be time to reach for a piece of fruit, a plate of vegetables or a bowl of whole grains.
Only 7% of adults get enough fiber, a type of carbohydrate that passes through the body undigested and supports not only regular bowel mo...
People who eat plenty of vegetables, fish and fiber may have more inflammation-fighting bacteria in their guts, but fast-food lovers may be feeding inflammatory microbes.
That's the conclusion of a new study that looked at people's diet habits and the makeup of their gut...
When it comes to guarding against colon cancer, what you eat is everything.
You can reduce your risk of colon cancer by eating five food types, an expert says. These include: vegetables; whole grains; legumes; nuts and seeds; and fiber-rich fruit.
"Vegetables conta...
A trip down a grocery store's baking goods aisle can leave you in a daze these days if you're thinking about replacing white or all-purpose flour with one of the many alternatives on shelves.
In recent years, the pantry staple used for baking and making pasta has become ...
New research reinforces advice to include more whole grains in your diet.
A diet heavy in "refined" grains (such as white bread, cookies and muffins) may increase your risk for heart disease and early death, while whole grains may lower it, according to the study.
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Certain nutrients, foods and medicines may help protect you against colon cancer, a large research review suggests.
A team of international researchers led by Dr. Marc Bardou, of Dijon Bourgogne University Hospital in France, reviewed about 80 studies that examined h...
Whether she gets it from fruits, beans, grains or vegetables, dietary fiber appears to at least slightly lower a woman's risk for breast cancer, a comprehensive new review finds.
The review covered data from 20 different trials involving millions of women. It found t...
If you want to reduce bloating when eating a high-fiber diet, try making it carbohydrate-rich rather than protein-rich, new study findings suggest.
Bloating is a common side effect that discourages many people from adopting a high-fiber diet.
For the study,...
A fiber-rich diet appears to help people with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in multiple ways, lowering their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, a new study suggests.
High blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes raise the risk for heart ...
If you often feel bloated after a meal, don't be too quick to blame high-fiber foods. The real culprit might surprise you.
Your gut may be rebelling because you're eating too much salt, a new study suggests.
"Sodium reduction is an important dietary inter...
The more we learn about fiber, the more important the recommendation to get enough of it becomes.
Key Health Benefits of Fiber
For nutrient-dense foods that are low in calories, it's hard to beat berries. But it's also hard to pay what they cost out of season.
Frozen berries are a healthy freezer staple that taste as good as fresh, and are a lot more budget-friendly.
Raspberries, ...
A large, new analysis helps confirm that eating lots of grains, vegetables and fruit lowers your risk of dying early from cancer or heart disease.
When compared with those who consume very little fiber, people at the high end of the fiber-eating spectrum saw their ri...