French fries may increase your type 2 diabetes risk
A study published in The BMJ on August 6 has found that eating three servings of French fries a week is linked to a...
Eating less processed food may help you lose twice as much weight, study finds
A new clinical trial from University College London (UCL) and University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has found that people lose nearly twice as much...
Dollar stores’ food may be less healthy—but it’s not ruining American diets, study
Dollar stores have become a go-to shopping option for millions of Americans, especially for those trying to stretch their grocery budgets.
But while these stores...
Vitamin B shows promise for people with drug-resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It’s especially difficult to manage when regular...
10 delicious foods that can help lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious illnesses.
One of the...
Foods rich in this nutrient could boost healthy aging, study finds
A new study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research has found that eating foods rich in polyphenols can have important health benefits for...
This vitamin could help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Most people know it...
How caffeine changes the sleeping brain
Caffeine is one of the most widely used substances in the world.
It’s in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks, making it...
FDA warns: too much black licorice can harm your heart and blood pressure
Black licorice might seem like a harmless sweet treat, but new findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that eating too...
This heart-healthy diet helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A diet first made famous for lowering blood pressure may also help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in check.
That’s the...