Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher death risk, study confirms
Low vitamin D status has been linked to increased mortality, but mortality in the context of vitamin D deficiency remains unclear.
Many studies either fail...
High-fat diet may increase waistline and shrink brain
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also...
Half of people with inflammatory bowel disease have zinc deficiency
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a broad term that describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
The two most common inflammatory bowel diseases...
Moderate exercise or ‘activity snacks’ may help maintain muscle mass
Muscles help you move, lift things, pump blood through your body, and even help you breathe.
Increased muscle mass can lead to less body fat, a stronger...
Individual dietary choices can add – or take away – minutes, hours and years...
Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard fare in the American diet, from upscale restaurants to fast-food chains.
And many people know that the food...
Refined grain foods are not linked to heart disease risk, study finds
Refined grains include white flour, white rice, and white bread. Many breads, cereals, crackers, desserts and pastries are made with refined grains.
In a study from...
Compound in pomegranates may help fight colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum grow out of control. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short.
In a study...
Scientists find link between depression and unhealthy diets
In a study from Macquarie University, scientists found people who eat a Western-style diet were more likely to have lower levels of kynurenic acid...
Popular licorice tea may cause high blood pressure
In a McGill University study, researchers found that drinking too much licorice tea may lead to high blood pressure emergencies in some people.
Licorice tea...
Daily multivitamin may help prevent cognitive decline in older people
Cognitive decline can range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, a form of decline in abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Alzheimer's disease is...