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Modern Diets Are Bringing Scurvy Back. A Balanced Plant-Based Diet Can Help Keep It Away

A report has warned that scurvy is “a re-emerging disease” amid the rising cost of living, which is making poor nutrition more common.

March 20, 2026

Your Daily Oat Milk Latte Can Help You Live Longer, Says Coffee Research Your Daily Oat Milk Latte Can Help You Live Longer, Says Coffee Research

March 20, 2026

Replacing Meat With Beans Is Good For Your Bones, Study Finds Replacing Meat With Beans Is Good For Your Bones, Study Finds

March 19, 2026

Eating Plants as a Kid Sets You Up to Be Nearly 50-Percent Healthier Later in Life Eating Plants as a Kid Sets You Up to Be Nearly 50-Percent Healthier Later in Life

March 18, 2026

Pass the Hot Sauce: Why Turning Up the Heat Could Come With Some Significant Health Benefits Pass the Hot Sauce: Why Turning Up the Heat Could Come With Some Significant Health Benefits

March 17, 2026

Research Says We Can Transform Our Health With Two Simple Ingredients: Food and Nature Research Says We Can Transform Our Health With Two Simple Ingredients: Food and Nature

March 13, 2026

Bamboo Milk Could Replace Dairy and Help Feed the World, Research Finds Bamboo Milk Could Replace Dairy and Help Feed the World, Research Finds

March 12, 2026

Nutrient Deficient? These 17 Types of Microgreens Might Be the Best Solution Nutrient Deficient? These 17 Types of Microgreens Might Be the Best Solution

March 11, 2026

Move Over, Paleo, the Plant-Based NiMe Diet Is the Healthier Pre-Industrialized Way to Eat Move Over, Paleo, the Plant-Based NiMe Diet Is the Healthier Pre-Industrialized Way to Eat

March 11, 2026

Smoky, Crispy, or Chewy? These Vegan Bacon Brands Do It All Smoky, Crispy, or Chewy? These Vegan Bacon Brands Do It All

March 10, 2026

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There Is a Link Between Food Environment and Heart Failure Risk, Says Research

Research from the American Heart Association has linked living closer to fast-food restaurants, pubs, and bars with a higher risk of heart failure.

How Processed Foods Are Changing the Fight Against Cancer How Processed Foods Are Changing the Fight Against Cancer

March 6, 2026

Oxford Study of 1.6 Million Reveals Link Between Meat and 5 Different Cancers Oxford Study of 1.6 Million Reveals Link Between Meat and 5 Different Cancers

March 5, 2026

Swapping Bacon for Nuts May Lower Dementia Risk by 20 Percent, Study Finds Swapping Bacon for Nuts May Lower Dementia Risk by 20 Percent, Study Finds

March 4, 2026

Should You Peel Your Vegetables? Yes and No. Should You Peel Your Vegetables? Yes and No.

March 4, 2026

A Plant-Based Diet Can Transform Health for Smokers and Ex-Smokers, Say Experts A Plant-Based Diet Can Transform Health for Smokers and Ex-Smokers, Say Experts

March 1, 2026

If You Eat Paleo, You’ve Been Doing It Wrong. Turns Out, They Were More Like Blue Zoners If You Eat Paleo, You’ve Been Doing It Wrong. Turns Out, They Were More Like Blue Zoners

March 1, 2026

Vegan Diet Reduces Swollen Joints By 53 Percent in Arthritis Patients, Study Finds Vegan Diet Reduces Swollen Joints By 53 Percent in Arthritis Patients, Study Finds

February 27, 2026

Protein Is Everywhere Right Now—Here’s How to Get It From Plants Protein Is Everywhere Right Now—Here’s How to Get It From Plants

February 26, 2026

A Handful of Nuts Daily Could Reduce Depression Risk By 17 Percent, Study Finds A Handful of Nuts Daily Could Reduce Depression Risk By 17 Percent, Study Finds

February 26, 2026

Eating an Abundance of Fruit Linked to 61 Percent Reduced Risk of Miscarriage, Study Finds Eating an Abundance of Fruit Linked to 61 Percent Reduced Risk of Miscarriage, Study Finds

February 25, 2026

It’s Not Potatoes That Increase Diabetes Risk. It’s the Butter, Study Finds It’s Not Potatoes That Increase Diabetes Risk. It’s the Butter, Study Finds

February 24, 2026

The Doctor Who Prescribes Food: How Dr. Neal Barnard is Changing Medicine The Doctor Who Prescribes Food: How Dr. Neal Barnard is Changing Medicine

February 23, 2026

Vegan Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slower ALS Decline, Study Finds Vegan Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slower ALS Decline, Study Finds

February 23, 2026

When Life Gives You Lemons, TikTok Says Eat Them Whole—Peel and All. What Do Experts Say? When Life Gives You Lemons, TikTok Says Eat Them Whole—Peel and All. What Do Experts Say?

Soy Protein Lowers Cholesterol, Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds Soy Protein Lowers Cholesterol, Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds

Eating More Plants Could Help Boost Mood, Focus, and Even Prevent Depression—Here’s the Proof Eating More Plants Could Help Boost Mood, Focus, and Even Prevent Depression—Here’s the Proof

Why Experts Warn the TikTok Raw Meat Trend Could Send You to the ER Why Experts Warn the TikTok Raw Meat Trend Could Send You to the ER

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Older Vegans Need 58 Percent Less Medication, Study Finds Older Vegans Need 58 Percent Less Medication, Study Finds

Are You an Angry Vegan? Taking More of This Supplement Might Help Are You an Angry Vegan? Taking More of This Supplement Might Help

TikTok’s “Oat-Zempic” Isn’t the Weight-Loss Hack You Think It Is TikTok’s “Oat-Zempic” Isn’t the Weight-Loss Hack You Think It Is

“But I Could Never Give Up Cheese.” Here’s Why You Should. “But I Could Never Give Up Cheese.” Here’s Why You Should.

Hate Leafy Greens? These Vegan Recipes Will Make You Fall in Love With Them Hate Leafy Greens? These Vegan Recipes Will Make You Fall in Love With Them

Deli Meat Compared to Cigarettes in Lung Cancer Research Deli Meat Compared to Cigarettes in Lung Cancer Research

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The Unlikely Health Benefits of Coffee The Unlikely Health Benefits of Coffee

Channel Your Inner Panda: Bamboo May Just Be the Next Big Superfood Trend Channel Your Inner Panda: Bamboo May Just Be the Next Big Superfood Trend

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The McDonald’s McMigraine Hack Is Another TikTok Fail, But These Healthy Methods May Bring Relief The McDonald’s McMigraine Hack Is Another TikTok Fail, But These Healthy Methods May Bring Relief

Cancer Study Highlights Yogurt’s Benefits, But What If It’s Dairy-Free? Cancer Study Highlights Yogurt’s Benefits, But What If It’s Dairy-Free?

The Vegan Milk That Works Best in Green Smoothies, According to Science The Vegan Milk That Works Best in Green Smoothies, According to Science

Coffee, Chickpeas, and a Longer Life? Here’s What Research Says Coffee, Chickpeas, and a Longer Life? Here’s What Research Says

Just a Half Tablespoon of Olive Oil a Day Cuts Dementia Risk By 28 Percent, Study Finds Just a Half Tablespoon of Olive Oil a Day Cuts Dementia Risk By 28 Percent, Study Finds

Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Mortality and Environmental Impact, Research Finds Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Mortality and Environmental Impact, Research Finds

Another Surprising Use for Jackfruit: Diabetes-Friendly and Gluten-Free Flour Another Surprising Use for Jackfruit: Diabetes-Friendly and Gluten-Free Flour

Yes, Eating Cheese Gives You Nightmares, Research Finds Yes, Eating Cheese Gives You Nightmares, Research Finds

Could Turmeric and Rhubarb Play a Role in Stopping the Next Pandemic? Could Turmeric and Rhubarb Play a Role in Stopping the Next Pandemic?

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Plant Versus Animal Protein: Experts Weigh in on the Power of Plants Plant Versus Animal Protein: Experts Weigh in on the Power of Plants

If You’re Not Eating Winter Squash, You’re Missing Out on These Health Benefits If You’re Not Eating Winter Squash, You’re Missing Out on These Health Benefits

How Quickly Can Your Cholesterol Drop on a Plant-Based Diet? How Quickly Can Your Cholesterol Drop on a Plant-Based Diet?

America Is Stressed the Hell Out. Denmark’s Answer Is Surprisingly Simple. America Is Stressed the Hell Out. Denmark’s Answer Is Surprisingly Simple.

Struggling to Manage Type 1 Diabetes? A Plant-Based Diet Can Help, Experts Say Struggling to Manage Type 1 Diabetes? A Plant-Based Diet Can Help, Experts Say

This Vegan Meal Delivery Service Is Designed for Athletes, and It Makes Fueling a Breeze This Vegan Meal Delivery Service Is Designed for Athletes, and It Makes Fueling a Breeze

What Is a Vegan Alkaline Diet? And Is It Safe? What Is a Vegan Alkaline Diet? And Is It Safe?