Calcium and vitamin D are important if you eat a plant-based diet
Plant-based diets carry some risk of inadequate protein, vitamin, and mineral intake.
In a study from the University of Helsinki, scientists found that plant-based diets can pose a...
Common nutrient in beef, chicken, dairy may raise risks of heart disease, death
Eating too much food containing sulfur amino acids may increase a person’s risk of heart disease and death.
Moderate to heavy alcohol drinking linked to higher stroke risk
The rate of stroke among young adults has been increasing over the last few decades, and stroke in young adults causes death and serious disability.
In a study from...
Three grams of omega-3 a day may prevent high blood pressure
Two omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can be found in seafood such as salmon, tuna, sardines, trout, herring, and...
Blood-pressure-lowering diet can also help reduce risk of kidney disease
scientists found people who ate the diet for lowering blood pressure were at a much lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
Eating yogurt every day may help prevent high blood pressure
Globally, more than a billion people suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), putting them at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart...
Common dietary fiber may trigger inflammation in the gut and lungs
Inulin, commonly used in health supplements, can also promote an allergy-related type of inflammation in the lung and gut.
Raw vegan diet may be a risk to your health – here’s why
Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health.
Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that...
Green tea compound may help reduce Alzheimer’s plaques in brain
Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 6 million Americans, and its incidence is expected...
Vitamin D and estrogen may help prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes
Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women.