A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Many people eat more salt than they realize. Everyday foods such as bread, pizza, burgers, chips, and ready-made meals often contain large amounts of...
These everyday foods could be hurting your kidneys
Your kidneys are small, but they do some of the most important work in your body. They clean waste from your blood, balance fluids,...
Just two days of oatmeal could cut bad cholesterol by 10%
A simple bowl of oatmeal is often seen as a healthy breakfast, but new research suggests it may have far more powerful effects than...
The simple drinks that can save your kidneys—and the ones that can harm them
Your kidneys are two small organs in your lower back, but they do very big jobs every day to keep you alive and well....
Plant-based eating may calm psoriasis, study suggests
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing, and it often...
Intermittent fasting may not deliver the weight loss many people expect
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked about diet trends in recent years.
Many people believe that simply changing when they eat, rather...
A handful of pecans a day could improve cholesterol and heart health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, and doctors often stress that daily food choices play a major role in...
Common ‘healthy’ sweetener may be hurting your brain and heart
A sugar substitute that many people see as a safe and healthy choice may not be as harmless as once thought.
New research suggests that...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
One cup of this simple vegetable a day could protect your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year. Many factors can raise the risk, such as...