Vitamin D may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
In a study from Peking University, scientists found higher levels of vitamin D in the body are linked to a lower risk for incident...
Oat and rye may lower liver inflammation and weight gain
In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, scientists found that eating dietary fiber from oat and rye brans could...
Avocados may hold the answer to beating blood cancer
Rich, creamy, nutritious, and now cancer-fighting.
Recent research found that molecules derived from avocados could be effective in treating a form of cancer.
In a study...
Common snack may lead to high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder
Licorice is a low-growing shrub mostly grown for commercial use in Greece, Turkey, and Asia.
The plant’s root is used as a traditional remedy in...
Drinking coffee is linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Southern California found that drinking coffee may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer.
They examined more...
Eating more healthy fats can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
In a study from Tufts University and the University of Cambridge, researchers found that eating more unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, lowers blood sugar...
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...