People with higher religiosity, measured by degree of belief, frequency of worship and prayer, and importance of God in one’s life, show significantly higher levels of transphobia and attitudes of harassment towards trans people

Virgin olive oil protects cognitive health through the gut microbiota

The quality of carbohydrates in the diet plays a key role in the prevention of dementia

A study has revealed the mechanism behind the link between a diet high in saturated fats and Alzheimer's disease, specifically in the expression of 15 miRNAs

Following the diet recommended by the American Heart Association – high in fish, whole grains, omega-3 fatty acids and folic acid – before pregnancy, decreases the chance of miscarriage by 13-15%

Consuming 60 grams of nuts a day improves sexual function

Between 16 and 18% of preadolescents have ideas of suicide, finds a new study of 720 boys and 794 girls monitored during three developmental periods: 10, 11 and 13 years old

Wealthier people do less in the struggle against climate change, finds a new experiment where participants act collectively against global warming

Recent results from the PREDIMED study show a protective association between total legumes consumption, especially lentils, and the risk of developing subsequent type 2 diabetes