Research Papers

Kombucha is a fermented beverage made by microbial fermentation of bacteria, yeasts, sugar and tea and is one of the most popular health…

The purpose of this paper was to assess whether a late eating time is associated with poor nutritional status, obesity and metabolic outcomes…

The ketogenic diet (KD) is defined as a daily dietary pattern including moderate amounts of protein, 10-15g of carbohydrates and remaining…

It is known that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have feeding difficulties such as food selectivity, food aversions due to sensory…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition of the gut-brain relationship, often characterized by abdominal pain, abnormal stool frequency…

This paper is a systematic review that summarizes the evidence on obesity and asthma and how they are related, as current literature displays…

This study looked at whether consuming almonds before a main meal would have any effect on post-meal blood sugar spikes and glucose tolerance…

Previous observational studies have linked artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin with a higher body-mass index (BMI), however…

Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are common and concerning public health issues that share several metabolic characteristics such as…

The World Health Organization has set a global target of reducing low birth weight by 30% by the year 2025, as birth weight is a predictor of overall…

It is known that the maternal diet can have profound impacts on the health of the offspring, however this study has found that certain foods consumed…

Sedentary lifestyles such as ones that include excessive television viewing increase the risk of sickness and death. Recent data shows that young people…

This Australian research has found that there is a link between food allergies that are present as a baby and an increased risk of both asthma and poorer…

According to the World Health Organization, the global rates of obesity have nearly tripled in the last 50 years. It is currently thought that obesity is…

This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 61 healthy adults to quantify the health impacts of the polyphenols found in blueberries. The participants received…

The status of teeth have an essential role in indicating overall health. One of the most common index for assessing dental health is the number of decayed, missing…

Globally, as of July 2023, almost 7 million deaths have occurred due to a COVID-19 infection. Despite a significant improvement in the clinical understanding…

This study investigated whether there is an association between nighttime fasting, how often we eat and at what time we eat, in relation to the risk of developing…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects up to 10% of women. It is characterized by deposits of tissue that develop outside the uterus which can…

Research has shown that an increased body weight may be associated with risk of varying types of cancer. The purpose of this paper was to assess whether…

Non-infectious uveitis, which is inflammation to the iris that can drive problems with eyesight, is the most prevalent form of uveitis in…

Literature has shown that intakes of artificial sweeteners has been associated with weight gain. This study looked closely at the habits associated with…

The purpose of this systematic review including 18 studies was to understand the impact that sourdough bread has on glucose spikes and appetite, as well…

The factors that influence how we feel when we wake up and for the duration of the day are expected to be due to how we sleep, however this paper has…

It is estimated that 40% of noncommunicable diseases can be attributed to dietary behaviors. There is also strong evidence that excessive…

It is often said that eating a big breakfast is the best way to lose weight, or eating late at night will cause weight gain. This study assesses whether the time of…

Artificial sweeteners are used as an alternative to sugar as they have a sweet taste without the calories and more than 20,000 products worldwide contain…

Mold is commonly found inside and outside the home as it grows in places with lots of moisture and is present in the air, soil, plants, animals and even humans…

The global obesity epidemic is increasingly effecting children and adolescents. It has been estimated by The World Obesity Federation that 71 million children…

Fermented beverages such as kombucha and kefir have a long history of being enjoyed by people worldwide. The starter cultures used a SCOBY for…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease that impacts roughly 1% of the global population and is associated with increased risk of death…

Individuals who have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and/or obesity are at increased risk of complications with their health such as renal disease…

The aim of this paper was to investigate whether adhering to cancer prevention recommendations such as dietary and lifestyle changes before, during…

Dyslipidemia is defined as abnormalities to lipid (fat) profiles, such as elevated total cholesterol and triglycerides. Abnormalities of lipid profiles are associated…

The purpose of this paper was to assess the role of dietary flavanoids such as quercetin and myricetin in cognitive performance. Cognitive performance…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental condition with common characteristics such as impaired social interaction and repetitive behaviors…

Diabetes is a disease that involves multiple systems of the body and results from insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) and/or deficiencies in insulin secretion (type 1 diabetes)…

A research team from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney found that stress can override the body’s natural response to feeling full, and increase cravings for highly…

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by narrowing airways causing airflow obstruction. Approximately 20 million people in the United States are impacted…

The human gut microbiota is made up of trillions of micro-organisms and can be altered by many factors, such as lifestyle choices and nutrition. The micro-organisms are also…

Mast cells are a type of white blood cell which are located in connective tissue, such as under the skin, in the lungs, intestines and nerves. Mast cells constantly release many chemicals…

Nutrition plays a crucial role in any athlete’s performance, however this review shows that it may also impact visual range. Visual range is assessed by how far someone can…

Cardiovascular diseases such as ischemic heart disease and stroke continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide. The first stage of common cardiovascular diseases…

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, many people are still struggling with health consequences since their initial infection. Long-COVID is a term being used in literature…

The purpose of this paper was to determine the prevalence and severity of mast cell activation in long-COVID, which has been hypothesized as a contributing factor to the persistent…

This large-scale study including 3,562 older adults established that a diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory loss. The participants were randomly assigned to a 3 year…

Countless studies have shown that a high-fat and high-sugar diet is associated with an increased risk of metabolic disease and some clinical studies have implied that eating this way may…

The most fatal cancer in women is breast cancer and it has now overtaken lung cancer as the world’s most diagnosed cancer. A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 14 seconds…