How vitamin D delivers on heart health
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones.
In a new...
Do anti-aging diets work?
In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers reviewed the effectiveness of anti-aging diets and found little to suggest they work.
In their...
Mercury exposure from seafood is not linked to higher death risk
In a new study from the University of Tennessee, researchers found seafood consumption and associated mercury exposure are not strongly linked to the risk...
Do detox diets and cleanses work?
Are you thinking of trying a “detox” or cleanse? They claim to help you lose weight or rid your body of toxins.
After a winter...
Daytime meals can protect blood sugar in night shift workers
In a new study from the National Institutes of Health, researchers found that eating during the nighttime—as many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels.
But...
Do you need dietary supplements? Vitamins, minerals, and more
Bottles of supplements line the shelves at your local supermarket. These include vitamins and minerals from A to zinc.
You can also find products like...
Irregular heartbeat linked to frequent alcohol drinking in people under 40
In a new study from Seoul National University Hospital, researchers found moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of...
Healthy lifestyles may not be enough to replace your blood pressure meds
More than half of adults 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs, according to a 2019 Kaiser Family Foundation report.
In an...
Cooking food in this way may raise your risk of blindness
In a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, researchers found a clear link between cooking with wood or coal, and an increased risk of...
These foods may increase risk of a second heart attack or stroke
Ultra-processed foods are a major public health concern for their harm on health.
In a new study from I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli (Italy), researchers examined...