Health & Wellness
What to eat and to avoid for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it often doesn't have obvious symptoms but can lead to serious health...
Yogurt intake may help reduce the risk of tooth loss
Scientists from Kyushu University and other institutions have found that higher yogurt intake is linked to a lower risk of tooth loss.
The study was...
Zinc and vitamin B6 linked to lower risk of death from heart disease
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University and other institutions have found that adequate intake of zinc and vitamin B6 is linked to a lower risk...
Tart cherry juice could help improve blood sugar health
Scientists from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and several partnering institutions have found that drinking tart cherry juice may support healthier blood sugar levels.
Tart...
Turmeric and vitamin D can improve blood pressure
Turmeric is an Indian spice that is widely used in many Asian countries.
The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin, which is known for...
Vitamin D supplements may strongly reduce cancer death risk
Scientists from the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University and other institutions have found that vitamin D supplementation may strongly reduce the risk of cancer-related...
Whey and soy protein may help reduce inflammation in older people
Before diving into the specifics, let's first understand some basics. In our body, there's a thing called 'inflammation'.
It's usually our body's response to an...
Vitamin D deficiency could increase heart disease risk
Scientists from the University of South Australia and other institutions have found that vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of heart disease.
The study...
Vitamin B3 may help reduce glaucoma symptoms
Scientists from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital have found that vitamin B3 may help improve symptoms in people with glaucoma. The study...
Red onions may help reduce high blood pressure
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn suggests that a natural extract from red onion skin, called quercetin, may help reduce...
Prunes may help control high blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from Shifa College of Medicine have found that prunes may help control high blood pressure.
A prune is simply a dried plum with no...
COVID vaccine technology could help protect muscles from snakebite damage
The same mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines may offer a powerful new way to prevent long-term muscle damage caused by snakebites.
A new study...
Omega-3 fats may lower blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome
A new study at Southeast University in China aimed to find out if taking omega-3 supplements could be helpful for people with metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic...
Vitamin B3 may help reduce skin cancer risk, research finds
Scientists from the University of Sydney found that vitamin B3 may help reduce skin cancer risk in people with a high risk.
The research was...
Herbal supplements could help lower high blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from the Medical University of Lodz report that certain herbal supplements may help reduce high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart...
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Brain Health
Alzheimer’s may be fueled by sleep loss, study finds
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep. They may toss and turn at night, take long naps during the day, and become confused...
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia.
Vitamin D...
Just days before Thanksgiving, she had a stroke on a train
On a November morning a year ago, in between her 52nd birthday and Thanksgiving, Kim Spight decided to take a train to church.
Normally, she...
Memory loss in older people may be reversible, study shows
Memory loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of getting older.
New research from Virginia Tech has found that certain changes in the brain...
Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly takes away a person’s memory and thinking skills. Over time, it also makes it hard for...