Vitamin B3 boosts natural killer cells to fight blood cancer
Researchers from the University of Minnesota have uncovered a promising approach to enhance cancer treatment by harnessing the power of natural killer cells, our...
High-salt diet is linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
People at risk of developing type 2 diabetes are often advised to limit sugar intake, but new research suggests that reducing salt consumption may...
How drinking coffee affects your kidney health
Scientists from the University of Toronto have uncovered an interesting connection between coffee consumption and our kidneys.
Their research revealed that the impact of coffee...
Eating strawberry everyday may lower dementia risk, study finds
New research from the University of Cincinnati has uncovered that consuming strawberries daily could potentially reduce the risk of dementia in certain middle-aged individuals.
This...
Best and worst foods for your cholesterol health
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in our blood. While our bodies need some cholesterol for various functions, having too much of it...
What is ‘fried rice syndrome’? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning –...
A condition dubbed “fried rice syndrome” has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old who died in 2008...
Understanding dietary fiber and its role in a healthy diet
Dietary fiber, often referred to as roughage or bulk, is a crucial component of plant-based foods that your body cannot digest or absorb.
Unlike fats,...
High-salt diet linked to clogged heart and neck arteries, study finds
A study published in the European Heart Journal Open has revealed a big association between excessive salt intake and atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by...
How your diet may affect your brain as you age
Unhealthy diets, especially those high in fat and sugar, have long been recognized as potential culprits behind brain changes that lead to cognitive decline.
While...
Small diet changes can benefit your health and our planet, study finds
Making simple swaps in your diet can benefit both your health and the environment by curbing carbon emissions.
Recent findings published in the journal Nature...