Your gut microbiome might be the health resolution you’re missing
When we think about improving our health, we often focus on things like eating better, exercising more, or quitting smoking. But many people forget...
This common food ingredient may help cancer spread
A new study has found that a type of fat in many everyday foods might help cancer spread in the body. This fat is...
Tea may boost bone health in older women, while coffee may make it worse
A new study from Flinders University has found that what older women drink every day—especially coffee and tea—might affect their bone health.
The research, published...
Why calcium and vitamin D supplements so important to older people
Once we reach our 50s, it's important to pay closer attention to our intake of calcium and vitamin D.
These two nutrients play a major...
Too much coffee may harm people with severe high blood pressure
A new study has found that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from heart disease...
Sodium intake and high blood pressure: What you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition affecting millions of people around the world.
Many factors influence blood pressure, but diet—especially the...
Modified traditional Chinese cuisine may help lower blood pressure
A groundbreaking study by scientists from Peking University reveals that a modified version of traditional Chinese food could significantly lower blood pressure in Chinese...
Soybean oil may trigger obesity, study shows
Soybean oil is the most widely used cooking oil in the United States. It’s found in many everyday foods, especially processed ones.
Now, scientists at...
Even a little bit of this snack can raise your blood pressure
Many people enjoy eating licorice because of its special sweet and salty taste.
But a new study from researchers at Linköping University in Sweden shows...
Lower your blood pressure the Mediterranean way: a delicious path to health
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is essential for a long and healthy life. High blood pressure and heart disease often go together and can lead...