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If you are at risk of diabetes, a low-carb diet could help

In a study from Tulane University, scientists found people who are at higher risk of diabetes need to cut the carbs in their diets. They...

How to detect subtle signs of heart disease in women

Many women may write off fatigue, body aches, and even nausea as the result of stress, or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest.

Diet rich in rice may reduce heart disease risk

In a study from Gifu University, scientists found that eating a diet rich in rice may benefit heart health in the Japanese population.

Gum disease bacteria may increase risk of heart disease

In a study from the School of Life Sciences of EPFL in Switzerland, scientists found that infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease...

Scientists find new way to diagnose vascular dementia

In a study from UCLA, scientists found measuring a key blood molecule may help doctors diagnose whether or how much impaired blood flow to...

Scientists find an important cause of common arthritis

In a study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere, scientists found that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for...

Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size

Scientists from Tufts University recently found that middle-aged and older people who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day had smaller...

These household ‘forever chemical’ linked to liver cancer

A recent study from the University of Southern California found exposure to a synthetic chemical found widely in the environment is linked to non-viral...

Vitamin D deficiency may cause chronic inflammation

Recent research from the University of South Australia showed a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation. This suggests...

Eating walnuts may help reduce blood pressure

Walnuts contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are healthier than saturated fats. In addition, walnuts have alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), which may have anti-inflammatory...