Why Healthy Fibre Helps Some People More Than Others
A bowl of beans or whole grains is often promoted as a healthy choice, yet not everyone receives the same health benefits.
Scientists have now...
Sewers May Hold the Key to Better Nutrition
Researchers have found an unusual new way to study people's eating habits without asking anyone to fill out a survey.
By examining tiny pieces of...
Fish Oil Fatty Acid Could Offer a New Lung Treatment
Severe inflammation in the lungs can become life-threatening very quickly.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are exploring whether an omega-3 fatty acid found in...
Low-Carb Diet May Beat DASH for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes often occur together, especially in people who are overweight.
Having both conditions can greatly increase the risk of...
Reduce This Nutrient May Help You Live Longer
Scientists have long studied whether changing what we eat can help us stay healthier as we grow older.
A study from the University of Wisconsin...
Why Vitamin B3 Can Help Kill Cancer
Cancer remains one of the hardest diseases to treat because cancer cells come from the body’s own cells and can find ways to escape...
Salmon and Other Fatty Fish May Help Fight Lung Injuries
When severe infection reaches the lungs, the body's attempt to fight back can sometimes become part of the problem.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo...
One Cup of Vegetables May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death, claiming millions of lives every year.
Many factors can influence a person's risk, including age, family...
Popular Vitamin B3 Supplement Raises Cancer Questions
Nicotinamide riboside, commonly called NR, has become a popular dietary supplement among people interested in energy, metabolism and healthy aging.
It is related to vitamin...
Three Cups of Black Tea May Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It develops when blood pushes against artery walls with too...