Increasing fruit and vegetable supply may lower blood pressure
It's no secret that eating fruits and vegetables is good for our health, and a new study has found that the national supply of...
3 ways to unlock the power of food to promote heart health
Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk.
Evidence-based approaches to eating are...
The new insulin price cap: What you need to know
In early March, Eli Lilly made headlines after announcing a new $35 price cap on insulin for individuals with private insurance.
Chemicals in everyday products may strongly reduce fertility in women
A new study from Mount Sinai found exposure to certain chemicals found in everyday household products and drinking water may significantly reduce fertility in...
Eating one egg per day is okay for your heart health
Eggs are a highly nutritious food that offer several benefits for overall health. They are a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy...
Alzheimer’s disease: problems with the brain’s energy supply could be a cause
Scientists have been working to understand the root causes of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease for decades now.
But one of the reasons we don’t yet...
COVID-19 may increase risk of gut diseases, study confirms
A new study at the University of Bologna and elsewhere suggests that COVID-19 may lead to long-term gut problems, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
IBS...
Using blood pressure drugs for a long time may harm kidney health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the force of blood against the walls...
Scientists find new link between chronic kidney disease and heart disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not function properly. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from...
Older type of type 2 diabetes drugs may reduce dementia risk
Researchers from the University of Arizona and elsewhere conducted a study and found that an older class of drugs used to treat type 2...