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Common food additive could promote gut inflammation, colon cancer

In a study from Georgia State University, scientists found that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf...

Vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids do not help lower risk of frailty

Frailty is defined as a reduced physiological reserve and ability to cope with acute stresses. Up to half of adults over the age of 85...
Adding these two minerals to drinking water may help lower blood pressure

Adding two minerals to drinking water may help lower high blood pressure

In an Emory University study, researchers found that adding two essential minerals to drinking water may help lower blood pressure. The two minerals are calcium...

Balanced meal timing could benefit your cognitive health

In a study from Zhejiang University, scientists found that balanced meal timing may benefit cognitive health in middle-aged and older people. Globally, there are approximately...

Which is more likely to raise blood sugar levels: Sushi or ice cream?

Which is more likely to raise blood sugar levels: sushi or ice cream? According to a recent study from the Weizmann Institute of Science, the...

Processed red meat, but not unprocessed meat, may increase aging

Chromosome ends contain telomeres, and during cell division, telomere length becomes shorter. Therefore, it has been suggested that telomere length is a biomarker of...

Alcohol drinking is linked to higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma)

In a recent study, researchers found alcohol intake was linked to a higher risk of invasive melanoma in white men and women. The team found...

Sugary beverages may increase death risk in cancer, study finds

In a study by the American Cancer Society, scientists found drinking too many sugary beverages may increase the risk of death from cancer. Unfortunately, Americans...

Whole-grain foods may help increase longevity

In a recent review study, scientists found strong evidence that whole grains can help people live longer lives. Whole-grain foods have been touted as a...

Scientists find the diet linked to lower death risk in type 2 diabetes

In a new study, scientists found eating a diet high in whole grains, fiber, fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may reduce the...