Could simple B vitamins help lower blood pressure when medicines fail?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke....
Low vitamin D may worsen gut inflammation
Vitamin D is best known for helping build strong bones and supporting the immune system, but new research suggests it may also play an...
Why extra virgin olive oil could help prevent cognitive decline
Extra virgin olive oil has long been known as a key part of the Mediterranean diet, which is often praised for helping people live...
Low-fiber diet may quickly harm memory in older brains, study warns
Food choices can affect not only the body but also the brain, especially as people grow older.
Scientists have long known that highly processed foods...
How your daily diet could increase your longevity
The saying “you are what you eat” has been repeated for generations, but scientists are now beginning to understand just how true it may...
Anti-inflammatory diet may lower your cancer risk
Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It often develops slowly over many years, sometimes...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
A recent study from Rutgers University explored how vitamin D affects brain function in older adults.
Many people know vitamin D helps keep bones strong,...
Simple diet change could help reverse insulin resistance
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance.
The...
Carbs in daily meals could affect your lung cancer risk
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide, and it is often linked to smoking. However, scientists are learning that...
Are refined grains really bad for you? Study suggests otherwise
A study from Arizona State University, led by Dr. Glenn Gaesser and colleagues, offers a perspective that challenges conventional views on refined grains and...