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Drinking green tea could help prevent artery explosion

In a recent study from Kyoto University, scientists found that Japan’s favorite beverage green tea might be offering more than just a relaxing tea...

Broccoli sprout extract may prevent head and neck cancer recurrence

In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found that potent doses of broccoli sprout extract activate a “detoxification” gene and may help...

Ginger combined with chili pepper could lower cancer risk

For many people, there’s nothing more satisfying than a hot, spicy meal. But some research suggests that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their...

Broccoli compound slows down early-stage breast cancer

In a recent study from Oregon State University, researchers looked at the effect of broccoli compound sulforaphane on breast tissues of women diagnosed with...

A handful of nuts a day cut the risk of heart disease, cancer

In a study from Imperial College London and elsewhere, scientists found that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have lower...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer

A recent study from Northwestern Medicine found a strong link between low levels of vitamin D and aggressive prostate cancer. It showed deficient vitamin D...

Prebiotic supplement may help treat fatty liver disease, study finds

In a recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, scientists found common dietary supplement prebiotic may help in the treatment of fatty liver. Fatty liver...

This special drink may benefit people with earliest Alzheimer’s

A Spain study shows that a nutritional drink designated as “food for special medical purposes” could benefit people with mild cognitive impairment or MCI. MCI...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of bladder cancer

In a recent study from the University of Warwick, scientists found vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher risk of developing bladder cancer. Though...

Calcium supplements may harm your heart health

In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine and elsewhere, researchers found a calcium-rich diet could be beneficial for the heart, but calcium supplements...