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This new disease can cause inflammation and liver damage

Every second, your immune system is quietly working to protect you. It fights off viruses, bacteria, and other harmful invaders that can make you...

Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids do not lower risk of frailty, study shows

Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that supplementation with vitamin D3 or marine omega-3 fatty acids does not reduce the risk of...

Vitamin D may help lower dementia risk, study finds

A new study from the University of Calgary and other research institutions suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to diabetic foot ulcers, study finds

Scientists from Shaoyang University and other institutions have found that vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to diabetic foot ulcers. The study, led by Juan...

Green tea could strongly reduce blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from Tongji Hospital and other institutions have found that drinking green tea may strongly reduce blood pressure. The study, led by Renfan Xu and...

Prebiotic fiber could manage high blood pressure

Researchers from Monash University have shed light on a potentially groundbreaking approach to managing high blood pressure, focusing on the role of dietary fiber,...

Garlic could help lower high blood pressure and protect artery health

Scientists from the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Australia have found that garlic may help lower blood pressure, improve gut health, and reduce...

Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat

Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...

Blood protein pattern could show hidden heart disease risk in families

A new study from Karolinska Institutet has found that certain protein patterns in the blood may help identify people at higher risk for hereditary...

Common chemical in dry cleaning may cause hidden liver damage

Liver disease is often caused by drinking too much alcohol, having too much fat in the liver from obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol, or...