Whey and soy protein may help reduce inflammation in older people
Before diving into the specifics, let's first understand some basics. In our body, there's a thing called 'inflammation'.
It's usually our body's response to an...
Vitamin D deficiency could increase heart disease risk
Scientists from the University of South Australia and other institutions have found that vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of heart disease.
The study...
Vitamin B3 may help reduce glaucoma symptoms
Scientists from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital have found that vitamin B3 may help improve symptoms in people with glaucoma. The study...
Red onions may help reduce high blood pressure
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bonn suggests that a natural extract from red onion skin, called quercetin, may help reduce...
Prunes may help control high blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from Shifa College of Medicine have found that prunes may help control high blood pressure.
A prune is simply a dried plum with no...
Herbal supplements could help lower high blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from the Medical University of Lodz report that certain herbal supplements may help reduce high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart...
Omega-3 heart benefits may disappear fast after you stop
A new study from scientists in Finland has found that the heart health benefits of a fatty acid in fish oil can vary a...
Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet for weight loss
A new study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has found that a low-fat vegan diet leads to more weight loss than the...
Vitamin B9 deficiency linked to higher dementia and mortality risk
Scientists from Mount Sinai have found that low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a substantially higher risk...
Eating white rice linked to higher diabetes risk, study confirms
Scientists from Lanzhou University have found that eating white rice is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes—the most...