6 ‘heart-health’ supplements cannot lower cholesterol effectively as statins
There are two types of cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is called the "good" cholesterol because it protects the heart.
In contrast, high levels of...
How and when to eat meals if you have diabetes
Some people with diabetes need to eat at about the same time each day. Others can be more flexible with the timing of their meals.
Popular dietary supplement can cause cancer risk and spread
Recent studies have linked dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to benefits related to heart, metabolic and brain health.
But...
Ginger may help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Ancient medical practitioners used to encourage dietary supplements and herbal medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
In a study from Youjiang Medical University...
Why some processed meat linked to stronger cancer risks than others
The WHO classified all processed meat as a carcinogen in 2015—including bacon, sausages, and ham as well as continental European products like prosciutto and...
Highly processed foods may be addictive like tobaccos
In a study from the University of Michigan and Virginia Tech, scientists found that highly processed foods may be addictive like tobacco.
Their analysis took...
Keto diet could help people with this kidney disease
Scientists found Ketosis may benefit kidney function in people affected by this hereditary polycystic kidney disease.
More coffee drinking is linked to lower prostate cancer risk
Scientists found drinking several cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
Scientists find new link between potatoes and high blood pressure
Previous studies have reported links between higher potato intake and higher blood pressure (BP) and risks of obesity.
But these studies rarely considered the preparation...
Exercising on an empty stomach burns 70% more fat, study finds
In a study from Nottingham Trent University and elsewhere, scientists found that exercising on an empty stomach helped people to burn about 70% more...