Nutrition

Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones. That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of...

In a new study from the University of Basel and elsewhere, researchers found the level of magnesium in the blood is an important factor...

Fasting is the willful refrainment from eating and sometimes drinking. From a purely physiological context, "fasting" may refer to the metabolic status of a person...

Are eggs good for your health or not? Previous research showed that eating eggs leads to elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as the...

It’s green. It’s tea. And it’s one of the healthiest beverages we can drink. It can be enjoyed hot, cold or even in powdered form,...

Here are 7 diabetic snacks that won't raise your blood sugar and give you balanced blood sugar levels. When you are in a hurry and...

One of my patients – who had been struggling with obesity, uncontrolled diabetes and the cost of her medications – agreed in June 2019...

There’s no shortage of diet programs — Paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting — all claiming to be the best option for a healthy life. Research has...

The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate controlling heart,...

Rosemary is an herb native to the Mediterranean region. The leaf and its oil are commonly used in food and also to make medicine. Rosemary is...