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Onions may reduce body fat in overweight people

Scientists found that onions may help reduce body fat and improve metabolic health in overweight people.

Low-carb vegan diet can reduce body weight, blood sugar, blood pressure

In a study from St. Michael's Hospital, scientists found that a low-carb vegan diet has the same health effects as a vegetarian diet, but...

A low-fat vegan diet may protect health in obese and overweight people

In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found that a vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and...

Ultra-processed foods may increase death risk in middle-aged people

In a study from France, scientists found that eating ultra-processed food is linked to death risk among middle-aged adults. Ultra-processed foods, also referred to as...

Vitamin B3 could help prevent common skin cancers

In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found that vitamin B3 supplements could help reduce skin cancer risk in people with a...

Why skipping breakfast may harm the immune system

In a study from Mount Sinai, scientists found fasting may be detrimental to fighting off infection and could lead to an increased risk of...

If you are at risk of diabetes, a low-carb diet could help

In a study from Tulane University, scientists found people who are at higher risk of diabetes need to cut the carbs in their diets. They...

Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size

Scientists from Tufts University recently found that middle-aged and older people who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day had smaller...

Vitamin D deficiency may cause chronic inflammation

Recent research from the University of South Australia showed a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation. This suggests...

Eating walnuts may help reduce blood pressure

Walnuts contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are healthier than saturated fats. In addition, walnuts have alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), which may have anti-inflammatory...