The cooking method of potatoes could affect blood pressure
Scientists have a fresh scoop on potatoes. A group of researchers from Imperial College London have found something interesting about our beloved potatoes.
They discovered...
Low-carb diet may help lower blood sugar, prevent type 2 diabetes
Often, people treated for diabetes are advised to follow a low-carb diet.
But, does this advice hold true for those who have diabetes or prediabetes,...
Too much sugar bad for gut health: New findings
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a disorder where your gut, or intestines, gets inflamed or swells up.
This is a big problem for many...
How do meat-free meals affect your mood and fullness?
A big team of brain scientists has looked at whether eating meals without meat can change how full and happy you feel.
They have just...
Probiotics: Tiny helpers for a healthy heart?
Griffith University's scientists in Australia have made an exciting discovery.
They have found a link between taking probiotics and a lower risk of heart disease....
Drinking beetroot juice could lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
When blood pushes too hard against the...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased heart disease risk
Researchers from the University of South Australia have recently found genetic evidence that highlights the critical role of Vitamin D in heart health, suggesting...
Scientists find a new cause of diabetes
Beta cells in the pancreas are vital as they produce insulin which helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
But not all beta cells are the...
Vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk for more than 10 million people with prediabetes
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is unique. It's a nutrient that we can both take in from our diets and produce in our bodies...
Can black tea help keep high blood pressure away?
Some exciting news has come from The University of Western Australia.
A recent study suggests that a simple daily habit—drinking three cups of black tea—could...