Some nutrition professionals have given Palm oil a bad rap. What nutritionists are referencing, however, is palm kernel oil. Palm fruit oil, on the other hand, also known as red palm oil, is a natural plant oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree. There are plenty of potential benefits, particularly when consuming...

Julie Hambleton
Health & Wellness Journalist
Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner. Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
In what some environmental groups call a ‘major win,’ the release of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes in California has been averted, at least for now. The company behind the project, Oxitec, has voluntarily withdrawn its application to release these mosquitoes, which had been funded by the Bill Gates Foundation. Green Groups Relieved as Release of...
Milk thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, is a flowering herb that has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for a variety of health conditions. The active ingredient in milk thistle is called silymarin, which has been shown to have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In recent years, several studies have suggested that...
Whether it’s cold and flu season, you are traveling frequently, or it is simply a busy and stressful time of year, your next cold or flu could be right around the corner. One minute you’re feeling fine, and the next, you’re hit with a sore throat, runny nose, and a general feeling of malaise. While...
Watermelon is a summer staple that many people look forward to. It’s juicy, sweet, and refreshing, making it the perfect snack on a hot day. However, there has always been one part of the fruit that many of us were taught not to eat: The seeds. We were told at least once in our lives...
This article was originally published on Medical News Today on April 26, 2018, and has been republished here with permission.Written By: Maria Cohut, Ph.D Baking soda has been used as a home remedy for generations due to its antacid properties. Yet its benefits run even deeper, and new research may explain why it is an...
Sepsis is dangerous, no matter how old you are. Newborns with sepsis, however, are at a particularly high mortality risk. This is because their immune systems are not yet well-developed. In recent years, doctors have reported an increased struggle with Neonatal sepsis as antibiotic resistance continues to rise. This blood infection is now killing more...
Have you ever heard of nutritional yeast? It’s been around for a while, but it’s become increasingly popular in recent years for its uses in vegan cooking and more and more for its robust nutrition profile. There are a lot of claims on the internet about what this yellow, cheese-flavored dust can do for your...
We’d like to think that product developers and decision-makers have what’s best for the consumer in mind. For their health, for their time, and for their money. Unfortunately, we know this is not the case, which has been proven again with this recent revelation. According to this new analysis, the makers of “forever chemicals” covered...
No magic potion or hidden fountain of youth exists, but studies suggest that diet plays a significant role in longevity. Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow, bestselling author, and the founder of the Blue Zones, supports this claim through his extensive research. The Blue Zones, as identified by Buettner and his team, include five areas...
As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of a nearly three-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are warning of a new threat on the horizon: Disease X. This hypothetical disease is not yet known to exist, but experts believe it is only a matter of time before it emerges and causes the next global pandemic....
If you could have something that automatically tracked your health parameters and monitored health conditions in real-time, would you get it? Well, this technology is not as far off as you think. Researchers from Columbia University have invented the world’s smallest implantable chip that can do just that. (1) The World’s Smallest Implantable Chip To...