People with very high blood pressure should drink less coffee
In a study from the National Center for Global Health and Medicine in Tokyo, scientists found people with severely high blood pressure who drink...
Skip the salt, grab the bananas, says heart health experts
In a study from Harvard University and elsewhere, scientists found lower sodium intake and higher potassium intake is linked to a reduced risk of...
Healthy eating tips over the holidays
Between bountiful buffets and “food-pushing relatives,” the winter holidays hold landmines for those trying to eat healthily.
Yogurt may help reduce high blood pressure
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, and high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
A recent...
Cruciferous vegetables may reverse kidney damage in people with diabetes
It is estimated that about one-quarter of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a gradual loss of kidney function eventually requiring dialysis.
The...
Widely used food additive could boost gut inflammation, colon cancer
A recent study from Georgia State University found that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life,...
Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility
Mediterranean diet may also help overcome infertility, making it a non-intrusive and affordable strategy for couples trying to conceive.
Low-fat diet could be key to stopping cancer growth
In a study from the University of Adelaide and elsewhere, scientists found food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some...
Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?
A number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia.
In a study from Lund University in...
Your tendency to overindulge these holidays could relate to your ‘eating personality’. Which type...
Holidays are a time when lots of us tend to overindulge in food and drink, and many people gain weight. Once gained, weight is...