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Fruit could help protect your lungs from air pollution

Most of us know that air pollution is harmful to our health, especially our lungs. But new research suggests that eating plenty of fruit may...

A Nordic diet could help you live longer—and save the planet

Eating well doesn’t just benefit your health—it may also help the planet. That’s the message from new research by Aarhus University in Denmark, which found...

Vitamin D has surprising effects on brain health in older women

A recent study from Rutgers University looked at how vitamin D affects brain function in older women. Most people know that vitamin D is good...

Turmeric and vitamin D can control high blood pressure in type 2 diabetes

A new study from Iran has revealed that turmeric and vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood pressure under...

Common supplement labels may mislead consumers

A new study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Duke University Medical Center reveals that many people interpret common supplement label...

Switching to potassium-enriched salt may strongly reduce high blood pressure

A group of international health experts is urging doctors and governments to recommend a simple but powerful change—use potassium-enriched salt instead of regular table...

Potatoes may lower blood pressure without causing weight gain

Potatoes have often been blamed for weight gain and poor health, but new research shows they may actually help lower blood pressure without adding...

Mediterranean diet helps reduce inflammatory disease symptoms by 75%

More than 60 million people around the world suffer from psoriasis, a long-lasting skin condition that causes red, itchy, and flaky patches on the...

A sweet mango a day may keep diabetes doctor away

If you’re trying to avoid diabetes or manage your blood sugar, it might seem obvious to pick a snack with less sugar. For example, between...

Very low carb diet can reduce blood pressure, sugar, and body weight

Many adults in the U.S. are living with serious health conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension), prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. Many of them are...