Fast-mimicking diets may help lower risks of major diseases
Scientists from the University of Southern California have discovered that following a low-calorie, "fasting-mimicking" diet can reduce the risks of major health problems, such...
Probiotics could help lower high blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol
A study conducted by scientists from Griffith University in Australia has found that taking probiotics is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
Probiotics...
Some herbal supplements may harm your heart rhythm
A group of scientists from the University Hospital Geneva recently discovered that certain herbal supplements can harm heart health.
In their study, they discussed the...
Plant-based diet could help you lose weight, have better insulin function
In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found a plant-based diet could help overweight people lose weight and reduce insulin...
One cup of leafy greens every day may prevent heart disease
According to a recent study from Edith Cowan University, consuming just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables per day can strongly lower the risk of...
Mediterranean diet lowers heart disease and death risk in women by nearly 25%
In a new study, researchers have found that following a Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease and death by...
Food rich in flavonoids could protect you from dementia
Researchers from Edith Cowan University found that eating flavonoid-rich foods such as apples and tea may protect against dementia.
Dementia is a progressive and irreversible...
Caffeine may play a role in your gut health, study finds
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital have been studying how certain cells in the gut can contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
IBD is a...
This common plant nutrient may help lower blood pressure
Quercetin, a plant pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, may help control high blood pressure, according to a study by scientists at the...
Eating strawberries could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Rush University discovered that eating strawberries as a snack can help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain...