Pomegranate Compound May Help Treat Heart Failure
A compound connected with foods such as pomegranates and walnuts could point scientists toward a new treatment for one of the most stubborn forms...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Benefit of Plant-Based Foods
For years, health experts have encouraged people to eat more plant-based foods.
The advice is supported by many studies showing that diets rich in vegetables,...
Common Mineral May Help Clear Artery Plaque
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and one major cause is a slow process that damages the arteries.
Over many years, cholesterol,...
A Hidden Gut Benefit of Plant Foods
Scientists are discovering that the health value of plant foods may depend partly on a hidden competition inside the gut.
When the right plant material...
Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Blood Sugar?
For millions of people, coffee is part of the morning routine. But people with diabetes, or those worried about developing it, may wonder whether...
Plant Foods May Change What Gut Bacteria Eat
Plant-based foods may do more for the gut than simply provide fiber.
Two new studies suggest that parts of plants that resist normal digestion can...
Which Vitamins Really Help Your Kidneys?
The kidneys do much more than remove waste from the blood. They also help control blood pressure, balance water and minerals, support red blood...
Plant Foods Do More Than Feed You—They Reprogram Your Gut Bacteria
Eating more plant foods has long been linked to better health.
People who regularly eat vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and whole grains tend to have...
Belly Fat and Low Vitamin D May Be a Dangerous Mix
Having too much fat around the waist and very low vitamin D levels at the same time may be especially risky after age 50.
A...
One Cup of Vegetables May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year.
It includes several conditions that affect the heart and...