Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

In a 2023 survey of more than 1,000 U.S. medical students, about 58% of respondents said they received no formal nutrition education while in medical school for four years. Those who did averaged about three hours of nutrition education per year.

That is woefully short of the goals set by the U.S. Committee on Nutrition in Medical Education back in 1985: that med students should receive a total of 25 hours of nutrition education while in school – a little more than six hours per year.

Find out more about what doctors don’t know

4 health benefits of eating pomegranates

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a fruit that’s native to Asia but cultivated in many areas of the world, including the U.S. and the Mediterranean region.1 The seeds, or arils, and juice of this superfood have a sweet, slightly tart taste and provide a variety of nutrients and protective plant compounds. Pomegranates are often categorised as a “superfood” because of their many health benefits.

Discover the nutritional facts of this sweet superfood

Feel it in your bones: taking the pain out of osteoporosis

Thanks to many factors, including neglect and gender bias in medicine, midlife women are not told about the simple preventive measures they can take to maintain healthy bones. Two-thirds of osteoporosis sufferers are female for a reason: when hormones plummet around menopause, bone strength declines by 10 to 20%. Fragility fractures rocket up from the late 40s onwards.

Get to know the 3 very effective ways to protect women from fractures

16 foods to avoid for a nutritious diet, according to registered dieticians

When it comes to aging well, what we choose to eat plays a significant role in how we feel and function. Although it may seem daunting to change eating habits, it's important to focus on making choices that best support our well-being. While we’re believers that everything is okay to eat in moderation, there are some unhealthy foods to avoid. By being mindful of what we consume, we can cultivate a diet that leaves us feeling energised, satisfied, and ready to take on the world.

See which foods you should never eat

Melatonin for migraine: Does it help?

Melatonin is a hormone that the body produces naturally to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Levels of melatonin increase on their own when light levels decrease at night, causing a person to feel sleepy.

Some people take melatonin as a supplement to increase this feeling and help them fall asleep. Some research has suggested melatonin may have a role to play in migraine. This has led some to try melatonin as a migraine treatment.

Learn what the research says about using melatonin for migraine

11 healthy foods that naturally boost collagen

In the world of trendy dietary supplements, collagen products are right at the top of the list: Sales of collagen-rich powders, drinks, and capsules have soared in recent years, spurred by promises of healthier skin, hair, nails, bones, joints, and muscles. Our bodies naturally produce collagen, but what's the best way to encourage that natural process—with food, supplements, or both?

Get the scoop on this beautifying, resilience-boosting protein

Key ingredient in plant-based milk linked to colon cancer, experts warn.

Experts are sounding the cowbell on the potential dangers of non-dairy milk. Cow milk consumption in America has drastically declined in recent years as consumers have gravitated towards plant-based milk for health reasons, have an intolerance to dairy, and have ethical concerns about animal abuse in modern dairy farming practices.

Discover ingredients in milk alternatives that may be more damaging than dairy