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Eating yogurt every day may help prevent high blood pressure

Globally, more than a billion people suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), putting them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart...

Common dietary fiber may trigger inflammation in the gut and lungs

Inulin, commonly used in health supplements, can also promote an allergy-related type of inflammation in the lung and gut.

Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why

Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that...

Green tea compound may help reduce Alzheimer’s plaques in brain

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 6 million Americans, and its incidence is expected...

Vitamin D and estrogen may help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes

Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women.

Widely used vitamin supplement may harm eye health

Scientists found a self-prescribed high dose of over-the-counter niacin is linked to injury of a specific cell type in a patient’s eye.

Vitamin D may help prevent heart failure after heart attack

Scientists found how vitamin D may help protect heart tissue and prevent heart failure after a heart attack.

Strong inflammation after meals linked to higher heart disease risk

Food-induced inflammation can increase the predicted risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases like heart disease.

Scientists find links between belly fat, blood pressure and food responses

Excess belly fat can be dangerous because it surrounds internal organs and puts people at greater risk for developing several kinds of health problems,...

A very low-carb diet could prevent heart disease, diabetes in older people

Older adults with obesity are at a particularly high risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In a study...