Eco-friendly” bamboo dishes may not be so safe after all, study warns
Bamboo cups and plates are often sold as green, natural alternatives to plastic tableware.
But a new study shows that many of these “eco-friendly” dishes...
Too much coffee could be risky for people with severe high blood pressure
Many people enjoy starting their day with a cup of coffee, and for most, it’s a healthy habit. But new research shows that drinking...
These nutrients can help your brain stay sharp and your eyes stay bright
As people grow older, many start to worry about their memory and their eyesight.
Forgetting things more often or noticing blurry vision can feel scary,...
Vitamin D3 treatment may cut risk of second heart attack in half
A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that a personalized approach to vitamin D3 supplementation can make a big...
How you cook potatoes could affect your blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that the way potatoes are cooked plays a key role in how they affect blood pressure.
While potatoes...
Simple and natural ways to beat constipation
Strong pain relievers can sometimes bring along uncomfortable side effects, and one of the most common is constipation.
Many people who take these medications find...
This desert berry can fight diabetes naturally
In what could become a breakthrough for diabetes treatment, scientists have discovered powerful anti-diabetic effects in the fruit of a hardy desert plant called...
Plant-based foods aren’t automatically safer than meat, scientists warn
Many people believe that eating plant-based foods is safer and healthier than eating meat, fish, milk, or eggs.
But food safety experts say this assumption...
Bright colors in your foods may harm your kids
A new study has revealed that nearly one in five packaged foods and drinks in the United States contain synthetic food dyes.
Researchers analyzed almost...
Common sleep supplement may raise heart failure risk
People who take melatonin regularly to help them sleep may be putting their heart health at risk, according to new research presented at the...