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Cruciferous vegetables may reverse kidney damage in people with diabetes

It is estimated that about one-quarter of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a gradual loss of kidney function eventually requiring dialysis. The...

Widely used food additive could boost gut inflammation, colon cancer

A recent study from Georgia State University found that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life,...

Scientists find an an early sign of LATE, a new type of dementia

In a study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found an early sign of LATE.

Sleep loss is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, shows study

Troubled sleep may be linked to risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility

Mediterranean diet may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.

Why a sportswriter’s sudden death should lead you to ask about your own family...

The sudden death of celebrated sportswriter Grant Wahl at a World Cup match in Qatar last week shocked those who knew him – and...

Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth

In a study from the University of Adelaide and elsewhere, scientists found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some...

These foods in your diet linked to faster cognitive decline

Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, such as fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats. They may also contain additives like...

Scientists find new cause of gout

In a study from the University of California San Diego and elsewhere, scientists found a new cause of gout. They identified a novel molecular pathway...

Scientists find most effective drugs for neuropathic pain

More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer neuropathic pain. At least 25% of those cases are classified as unexplained and considered cryptogenic sensory...