Why the l-carnitine sport supplement is controversial

It’s a beneficial nutrient - but taking it in supplement form can come with long-term health risks.

Julia Haarhuis, PhD student - Food, Microbiomes and Health, Quadram Institute • conversation
July 3, 2025 ~7 min

Why there’s a growing backlash against plant-based diets

The evidence is clear - so why are people questioning the benefits of plant-based diets?

David M. Evans, Professor of Sociotechnical Futures, University of Bristol Business School, University of Bristol • conversation
June 25, 2025 ~5 min


Coal power plants were paid to close. Is it time to do the same for slaughterhouses?

The food industry faces the same ‘stranded asset’ problem as fossil fuel companies.

Stephanie Walton, Researcher on Food Systems and Sustainable Finance, University of Oxford • conversation
June 17, 2025 ~9 min

Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it

Even small lifestyle changes – such as more social interaction and a better diet – can help reduce stress.

Martin J. Sliwinski, Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State • conversation
May 28, 2025 ~10 min

Insect protein could support healthy ageing and fight climate change

Insects are packed with high-quality protein, as well as good fats, vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc.

Catherine Norton, Associate Professor Sport & Exercise Nutrition, University of Limerick • conversation
May 16, 2025 ~5 min

How controversial nutritionist John Harvey Kellogg pioneered the path to modern plant-based eating

The pioneering US health reformer and breakfast cereal inventor introduced plant-based meat substitutes to the public.

Lauren Alex O'Hagan, Research Fellow, School of Languages and Applied Linguistics, The Open University • conversation
April 1, 2025 ~7 min

Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research

Although gluten-free foods are trendy, they are a necessity only if you have celiac disease or wheat allergies.

Sachin Rustgi, Associate Professor of Molecular Breeding, Clemson University • conversation
Feb. 18, 2025 ~5 min

Map of brain’s appetite centre could enable new treatments for obesity and diabetes

Scientists have created the most detailed map to date of the human hypothalamus, a crucial brain region that regulates body weight, appetite, sleep, and stress.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 5, 2025 ~5 min


Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience

It’s easy to get caught up in the promise of quick health fixes, but they are generally too good to be true.

Aimee Pugh Bernard, Assistant Professor of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Jan. 28, 2025 ~10 min

Vitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired – a nutritional neuroscientist explains how to kickstart your energy by getting essential nutrients in a well-rounded diet, along with more sleep and exercise

Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which affect energy levels.

Lina Begdache, Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York • conversation
Jan. 7, 2025 ~9 min

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