Could Eating Too Many Chili Peppers Raise Cancer Risk?
Many people enjoy spicy food, and chili peppers are an important part of diets around the world.
Besides adding heat and flavor, chili peppers contain...
A Surprising Way the Mediterranean Diet May Slow Aging
For many years, scientists have known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. People who follow it...
Vitamin D May Slow a Key Part of the Aging Process
Scientists have been searching for ways to slow the aging process for many years.
A large new study now suggests that vitamin D supplements may...
Nearly Half of U.S. People Don’t Know Bacon and Sausages Increase Colon Cancer Risk
Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It affects the large...
Simple Vitamin B3 Supplement May Help People with Blocked Leg Arteries Walk Farther
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that reduces blood flow to the legs.
It develops when fatty deposits slowly build up inside...
Common Food Additive Raises New Questions About Gut Health
Xanthan gum is an ingredient that most people have eaten without realizing it.
It is added to thousands of foods because it helps products stay...
Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Treat Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is one of the most common eating disorders in the world, yet many people know very little about it.
People with this...
Water can improve older women’s lives in surprising ways beyond exercise, study finds
For many older women, spending time in the water offers much more than a good workout.
A new study suggests that activities such as swimming,...
These Popular Foods Could Cause Heart Disease
Ultra-processed foods have become a major part of modern diets. They include products such as soft drinks, packaged snacks, instant noodles, sugary breakfast cereals,...
Could Sleep Supplement Melatonin Help Ease Chronic Pain?
Millions of people take melatonin to improve their sleep, especially when dealing with insomnia or jet lag.
Now researchers believe this naturally produced hormone may...









