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Dairy fat does not influence heart disease risk, study finds

A study by scientists at the University of Washington has found that dairy fat does not increase or decrease the risk of heart disease. Dairy...

Instant noodles make up nearly one-third of childhood burn injuries, study finds

Instant noodle burns accounted for nearly a third of all pediatric scald admissions at the University of Chicago Medicine between 2010 and 2020

Coconut oil may improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease

A team of scientists from the Catholic University of Valencia in Spain recently conducted a study to examine the potential cognitive benefits of a...

Turmeric compound and vitamin D may control blood pressure in type 2 diabetes

A recent study conducted by scientists from Urmia University of Medical Sciences found that turmeric compounds and vitamin D supplementation may improve blood pressure...

Eating healthy is the key to maintaining weight loss

Shedding excess pounds is challenging, but it is only half the weight loss journey. After reaching a goal weight, patients must commit to healthy eating...

Sugary drinks could increase your risk for liver cancer

Scientists found that the intake of one or more sugary beverages every day is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer.

This herbal supplement may help treat lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with around 1.8 million deaths reported annually. Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for lung cancer and...

Prunes may help you control high blood pressure

In a study from Shifa College of Medicine, scientists found that prunes may help control high blood pressure. A prune is a dried plum, with...

Less-processed whole grain foods can benefit people with type 2 diabetes

In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found that eating less-processed whole-grain foods could improve blood sugar levels in people with type...

Eating fruit and vegetables frequently may reduce death risk

A lower frequency of vegetable and fruit intake was linked to a higher risk of death regardless of chronic kidney disease (CKD) status.