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Common food preservative linked to rising suicide deaths among young people #nutrition

Common food preservative linked to rising suicide deaths among young people
A widely available food-preservation chemical is emerging as a disturbing factor in rising UK suicide deaths, particularly among younger people and men. Researchers say the scale may be underestimated and are calling for urgent restrictions on access and harmful online information.

Study Finds Vegan Diets Are ‘Well-Digested’ By Both Dogs And Cats #nutrition

Study Finds Vegan Diets Are 'Well-Digested' By Both Dogs And Cats
A new scientific review by Andrew Knight has found that nutritionally sound vegan and vegetarian diets are “well-digested” by dogs and cats

Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health #nutrition

Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health
Could something as simple as vitamin C help support a healthier aging brain? In a study of more than 2,000 older adults in Japan, researchers found that people with lower vitamin C levels in their blood also tended to have less gray matter and weaker connections in a key brain network involved in memory, attention, and other cognitive functions.

Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit #nutrition

Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit
Fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain, but a two-year study found no meaningful benefits for memory, cognition, or Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The results challenge the idea that fish oil pills can help prevent Alzheimer’s and shift attention toward overall diet and lifestyle instead.

Global Uptake Of Plant-Rich Diets Could Help Reduce Emissions By 76% #nutrition

Global Uptake Of Plant-Rich Diets Could Help Reduce Emissions By 76%
According to a new study, global uptake of plant-rich diets combined with food system transformation could reduce emissions by 76 percent

Reduced meat and dairy consumption improves health, environmental and most nutritional outcomes without increasing diet costs among Scottish adults https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-026-01384-3

Reduced meat and dairy consumption improves health, environmental and most nutritional outcomes without increasing diet costs among Scottish adults - Nature Food
Using microsimulation of Scottish Health Survey adults, this study compares 33 pathways for achieving the UK Climate Change Committee meat and dairy reduction targets. Most pathways improved nutrient intake, health and environmental outcomes without increasing diet costs, with greater benefits from reducing red and processed meat among high consumers and using gram-for-gram substitutions with foods including vegetables, beans, eggs and plant-based alternatives.

Sweet Potatoes Linked To Reduced Cancer Risk, Studies Suggest #nutrition

Sweet Potatoes Linked To Reduced Cancer Risk, Studies Suggest
From unique proteins to powerful plant compounds, research explores the surprising anti-cancer benefits of sweet potatoes.