Courtney Davison

Montefiore photos: Scott Frances for Montefiore Einstein A whole-food, plant-based diet can be an effective tool for managing heart disease—that’s the consensus of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and a number of published scientific studies, including a 2023 clinical trial that saw participants lower their cholesterol in a matter of weeks […]

When it comes to Type 2 diabetes, there’s no shortage of evidence that a healthy plant-based diet is an effective tool for prevention and treatment. Now, a first-of-its-kind study finds that such diets may help manage Type 1 diabetes, as well, reducing insulin needs, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting heart health in people living with […]

Lifestyle medicine physicians and community leaders of all stripes are coming together later this month for the Health Equity and Lifestyle Project Conference, a brand-new conference that addresses the obstacles that Black Americans face when it comes to health. The event is the brainchild of two influential plant-based physicians: Columbus Batiste, M.D., of Healthy Heart […]

A healthy plant-based diet may be an effective tool for combating obstructive sleep apnea, significantly lowering the risk of the disorder and relieving symptoms for those who already have it, new research suggests. In a study published last week in ERJ Open Research, researchers analyzed data from more than 14,000 people to evaluate whether the […]

Plant-based diets have been linked to a lower risk of developing and dying from prostate cancer; now, a new study suggests that they can improve quality of life for the millions of men living with the disease, by reducing erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School […]

The weight-loss pharmaceutical industry has seen explosive growth in the past few years, and no medication has generated as much buzz as semaglutide, the drug marketed under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. Originally released as an antidiabetic medication, semaglutide quickly found a wider audience thanks to its potent appetite-suppressing effects, which made it highly […]

There’s no shortage of scientific research illustrating the benefits of whole-food, plant-based diets, but there’s something even more compelling about hearing directly from people who have put this knowledge into practice. That’s probably why success stories—firsthand accounts from people who have changed their diets and changed their lives—are consistently among the most popular posts on […]

Editor’s Note (Dec. 15, 2023): A docu-series about the Stanford Medicine twin study is coming to Netflix on Jan. 1, 2024. Watch the trailer for You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment here! With the help of identical twins, a team of researchers at Stanford Medicine have uncovered some of the most compelling evidence […]

Americans eat more highly processed foods today than ever, a trend that is especially pronounced among children and adolescents, who get 67% of their daily calories from these foods. At the same time, nutrition research continues to uncover ways in which highly processed foods are detrimental to human health, implicating them in a host of […]

Colon cancer was once rare in people under 50, but over the past three decades, it’s become increasingly common. A 2017 study found that people born in 1990 are twice as likely to develop colon cancer as people born in 1950, and the American Cancer Society released a report earlier this year underscoring the uptick, […]

If hummus hasn’t already stolen your heart, get ready to fall in love with this dreamy dip. Made from nutrient-dense chickpeas, the creamy spread hails from the Middle East, where it’s traditionally flavored with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. But the real beauty of hummus resides in its versatility: Apart from being an excellent dip, […]

Oil, salt, and sugar are often the stars of movie-night snack spreads, so we asked whole-food, plant-based pros what they like to make instead. Swap greasy popcorn and cavity-causing candy for any of these wholesome finger foods, which will satisfy your munchies and pair perfectly with your favorite flick. Apple Pie Bites “These have been […]