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Avoiding several foods can reduce your heart disease, stroke risk

In a study from Harvard, scientists found that diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains, and sugary beverages can increase the subsequent...

Why full-fat milk is now OK if you’re healthy, but reduced-fat dairy is still...

The Heart Foundation now recommends full-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt or reduced-fat options as part of its updated dietary advice released yesterday. This moves away...

Diet high in refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk

Many people commonly ate fiber-enriched foods to promote weight loss and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer. But in a study from The...

Scientists find a supplement that actually boosts memory

In a study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, scientists found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the...

Adding refined fiber to processed food could harm your health

In a study from Georgia State University and elsewhere, scientists found adding highly refined fiber to processed foods could have negative effects on human...

Unhealthy diet may lead to vision damage in older people

In a recent study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found that people who ate a diet high in red and processed meat, fried...

Eating fruits frequently may help prevent depression

In a new study from Aston University, scientists found that frequently eating fruits can make you feel better, while tasty but less healthy snacks...

Vitamin B3 may help treat vision loss

In a study from Mount Sinai, scientists found that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, can inhibit aggressive cell transformations during wound healing and...

Stop drinking alcohol to reduce irregular heartbeat problems

In a recent study from Alfred Hospital in Melbourne and elsewhere, scientists found stop drinking alcohol could help reduce irregular heartbeat problems. Atrial fibrillation (a-fib)...

Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids may improve health in active older people

In a study from the University of Zurich, scientists examined the effects of simple measures on the health of healthy adults aged 70 or...