High-protein diets may pose hidden health risks, study finds
High-protein diets, often called "Paleolithic diets" or "Paleo diets," are popular for helping people lose weight and control type 2 diabetes.
These diets are based...
Potassium may be key to lowering blood pressure, study finds
A new study from the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods may be better for lowering blood pressure than...
Bedtime snack may prevent gut disease and diabetes
About one in three people in the United States has prediabetes, and most of them are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
While doctors...
Too much of this vitamin B may harm heart health
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have uncovered a new pathway that may explain how high levels of niacin (vitamin B3), once widely recommended to...
Personalized vitamin D guidelines may be key to better health
A new study from researchers at Trinity College Dublin has provided fresh insights into why vitamin D deficiency remains common, even in places where...
High-dose vitamin D does not prevent diabetes in older adults
Taking high doses of vitamin D for several years does not lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, according to...
Could cheese be causing your nightmares?
If you’ve ever had a bad night’s sleep after eating cheese or other dairy products, you’re not alone—and science might have an explanation.
A new...
Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...
Mediterranean diet shows promise for IBS symptom relief
A small pilot study from Michigan Medicine has found that the Mediterranean diet may help relieve symptoms for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Researchers...
Best breakfast foods to eat to reduce high blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is important for staying healthy. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke....