Sugary Drinks May Carry a Hidden Cancer Risk
A daily soda, sports drink or glass of sugary punch may carry a health risk that researchers have only recently begun to explore.
A long-running...
Can a Daily Avocado Improve Heart Health?
Improving heart health does not always require dramatic lifestyle changes.
According to a new Penn State study, one simple habit may make a small but...
Can Eating Potatoes Affect Your Blood Pressure?
Potatoes are eaten in countless forms, from baked potatoes at dinner to fries served with fast food. Because they contain a lot of starch,...
Vitamin D May Help Slow a Sign of Aging
Vitamin D is best known for helping the body build and maintain strong bones. But a large clinical trial suggests this common vitamin may...
These Two-Juice Combo May Reduce High Blood Pressure
Beetroot juice has become popular among people interested in heart health because it can help lower blood pressure.
Now, researchers at King’s College London have...
The Truth About Harmful Effects of Processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods have become one of the biggest topics in nutrition. Many people now check food labels mainly to see how processed a product...
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...