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...
Broccoli Compound Offers Hope for Rare Nerve Disease
An ingredient naturally found in broccoli may one day help treat a rare inherited disease that slowly damages the nervous system.
Researchers at Swinburne University...
When Black Licorice Becomes Dangerous
Black licorice has a strong flavor that people tend to either love or avoid.
It is often eaten as a traditional candy, but consuming a...
Muscle-Building Supplement May Put Your Heart at Risk
Anabolic steroids are sometimes used to build muscle faster, especially by young men and bodybuilders.
But new research suggests these drugs may interfere with the...