Vegan and pesco-vegetarian diets were associated with better kidney function compared with nonvegetarian diets, according to study data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition. In addition, the ...

In an analysis of data from the Nurses’ Health Study, a group led by Eric L. Knight, MD, MPH, found that women with mild renal insufficiency had a correlation of higher protein intake with decrease in ...

The renal diet is an eating plan that promotes kidney health and slows kidney damage. The kidneys are a pair of organs that reabsorb nutrients from the diet and filter out waste. A person’s diet ...

Vegetarian spring rolls are pictured in this 2007 file photo. A plant-based diet may reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and premature death due to cardiovascular disease, according to a new ...

Fruits and vegetables win again! As CNN reports, a new umbrella study has found that most vegetarian and vegan diets significantly curb risks of life-threatening illnesses like cancer and ...

A lacto-vegetarian diet excludes meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs, but includes dairy products. Benefits include improved heart health, better blood sugar control, and weight loss. Many people follow ...

Pescatarian diets include seafood for more omega-3 fatty acids, while vegetarian diets do not. Both diets help lower your risk of heart disease and cancer and have positive environmental impacts. Look ...

As plant-based diets gain more traction, the vegan population, especially in high-income countries, is rising. Is veganism – avoiding products produced by, or from, animals – a healthy lifestyle?