This diet halts liver cancer growth, study finds
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that eliminating the amino acid tryptophan from the diet can effectively stop the growth of liver...
These daily vegetables linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods...
How fish oil pills benefit people with high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s
A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has found that fish oil supplements may benefit a specific group of older adults...
Diet and Alzheimer’s: What is the link?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults...
Health benefits and risks of dairy fats
Dairy fats, found in products like milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt, are a staple in many diets around the world. These fats have been...
Eating vegetables full of this nutrient can lower heart disease risk
Nitrate is known to provide several health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and protecting blood vessels. Foods rich in nitrate include beetroots and...
Where do food cravings come from – and can we stop them?
For some people, it's chocolate. For others, pizza. Or perhaps it's Chinese food, cheeseburgers or fries.
Most people experience food cravings of some type. But...
Boosting cancer treatment with vitamin B3
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have found an innovative way to improve cancer treatment using natural killer cells, our body's built-in defenders against...
This common sweet snack may cause high blood pressure
Researchers at Linköping University have found that even small amounts of licorice can raise blood pressure, a discovery that adds to the complex nature...
Is moderate drinking really good for you? New study says no
You might have heard that having a glass of wine a day is good for your health.
Many people believe that moderate drinking can help...