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Regular nut eating linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease and lower death...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to a condition in which your kidneys are damaged and unable to filter blood properly. The main risk factors for...

Prebiotic dietary supplement may help combat fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease, a prevalent metabolic disease, can evolve into cirrhosis or even hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) if left untreated. New research from the University...

Vitamin D works differently based on your weight

Vitamin D is important. It helps our body absorb vital minerals, like calcium and magnesium. We get some of it from the sun, but...

Eating whole grains keeps you healthy as you age

A group of scientists from Tufts University has found some exciting news. If you are in your middle age or older, eating at least...

Ultra-processed foods tied to faster cognitive decline

Ultra-processed foods, which are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, like fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats, often contain additives like artificial...

Moderate protein intake key to longevity, study suggests

A balanced diet with moderate protein content could be crucial for a long, healthy life, according to a new study published in GeroScience by...

Skipping dinner? it might keep your sugar levels in check

Eating habits greatly affect our health. One interesting eating pattern is called "intermittent fasting." This is when you eat for some hours of the...

Scientists find a big cause of nerve damage in people with diabetes

A new study suggests that patients with diabetes, who also suffer from vitamin D deficiency, have an increased risk of nerve damage known as...

The vitamin D dilemma: too many tests, not enough sunlight

Do you know why we're told to play in the sun? It's because of a very important vitamin called vitamin D. Our body makes it when we're in the sunlight.

Multivitamin supplementation may benefit older men

Daily multivitamin/multimineral supplementation can positively affect key nutrition biomarkers in healthy older men.