Meat and dairy cuts may improve health without raising food costs
A new study suggests targeted reductions in red meat and dairy could deliver healthier, more sustainable, and more…
Children and adults who eat more live microbe-rich foods have healthier diets
A national French survey finds that foods likely to contain live microbes may be useful markers of healthier,…
Taking vitamin D and calcium every day? Doctors reveal why supplements may not protect bones the way many believe
Bones are living tissues. They are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. This process depends on far more…
Rethinking the need for calcium and vitamin D supplementation
Calcium and vitamin D are widely regarded as necessary for preventing our bones from going brittle as we…
Vitamin D and calcium may not support bone health as much as thought: study – National
A recently released study by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) is casting doubt on the longstanding belief that…
Upasana Kamineni wants her and Ram Charan’s daughter to drink ragi kanji: Gastroenterologist explains the power of ragi
Ragi, or finger millet, has recently gained popularity as a superfood, with many including it in their daily…
Calcium and vitamin D supplements show limited fracture prevention benefits
Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplements offer little to no clinically meaningful benefit on fracture and fall prevention…
Getting Older? These 7 Nutrients Matter More Than Ever
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Eating at least 1.2 grams of protein per…
A Nutritionist’s 12 Kitchen Staples for Quick, Nutrient-Dense Meals
Whether you’re a working parent struggling to find time to cook or have a low appetite because you…
Dr Libby: How To Build Stronger Bones At Every Age (& Why Calcium Is Only The Start)
Viva columnist Dr Libby on the important things to consider to keep your bones strong and healthy. When…
AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares first signs of 7 micronutrient deficiencies: Vitamins A, C, K, B6, and more
Staying healthy requires conscious effort. That involves leading a healthy lifestyle, which in turn includes following a healthy…
Apollo orthopaedic surgeon says ‘calcium is not enough for bones’; shares how to keep them healthy and strong for life
We often think popping a calcium tablet is enough to keep our bones strong, but that’s only part…