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Black licorice is a candy that should inspire caution

If you ask a health expert, expect a serious conversation – because eating lots of black licorice can cause complications that are life-threaten.

Cinnamon may improve blood sugar in people with prediabetes

It is estimated that nearly 90 million people in the United States have prediabetes, which occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal and often...

Can you get addicted to sleep supplement melatonin?

Can you be addicted to chocolate? What about Pilates or checking your email? Although many of us use the word "addiction" fairly casually, from a...

Sedentary lifestyle and high-sugar diet more harmful to men

Scientists found the first evidence in humans that short-term lifestyle changes can disrupt the response to insulin in blood vessels.

Weight loss surgery has unique advantages compared with dieting

Dieting is good for changing eating habits and weight. However, bariatric weight loss surgery has several advantages.

Beer, but not wine, linked to higher stroke risk, study finds

Scientists found that high and moderate alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of stroke.

Camelina sativa oil and fatty fish may protect heart health

In a study from University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that camelina sativa oil and fatty fish may protect heart health.

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

Many of us are familiar with probiotics. What about postbiotics? What are they and how do they affect our gut health?

Why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes?

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.

Drinking milk at breakfast may lower blood sugar throughout the day

Scientists found that a change in breakfast routine may provide benefits for the management of type 2 diabetes.