While identical twins share a significant amount of DNA, their dietary choices can lead to very different health outcomes for them. In March 2022, 22 sets of identical adult twins participated in a ...

With all the praise for plant-based diets, it's easy to think that becoming vegan will guarantee that you eat “healthy.” But will it?

A Harvard medical student recently went vegan as a health experiment — and the results were surprising. Plant-based diets have been heralded for their health benefits — but Nick Norwitz, 25, ...

You (and baby) can thrive on a vegan or vegetarian diet during pregnancy—you just have to pay extra attention to your ...

A study comparing adult twins found that following a vegan diet for eight weeks reduced biomarkers of biological aging. Researchers used a method called DNA methylation to measure aging biomarkers in ...

Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes have long been associated with positive health benefits. But have you ever wondered about trying a 100% plant-based diet? The ...

Reap the benefits of embracing your inner herbivore. Oct. 8, 2014— -- intro: Even if you're not interested in becoming a vegetarian or vegan, there are plenty of reasons to up your intake of ...

Switching to a vegan diet can be beneficial, but doing it without proper planning can backfire. Dietician Aarti Nath explains ...

New U.S. dietary guidelines push meat and animal-based products while underplaying plant-based vegetarian options. More ...

Veganism is lauded for its ethical, environmental, and health benefits. Vitamin B12 is typically lacking in plant-based diets ...

A major study finds that vegetarian diets could reduce the chances of aging healthily—unless older adults eat high-quality plant-based foods rich in nutrients. Study: Vegetarian diet and healthy aging ...