More coffee drinking is linked to lower prostate cancer risk
Scientists found drinking several cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
Scientists find new link between potatoes and high blood pressure
Previous studies have reported links between higher potato intake and higher blood pressure (BP) and risks of obesity.
But these studies rarely considered the preparation...
Exercising on an empty stomach burns 70% more fat, study finds
In a study from Nottingham Trent University and elsewhere, scientists found that exercising on an empty stomach helped people to burn about 70% more...
Eating mushrooms may help reduce prostate cancer risk
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States.
Prostate cancer usually grows...
Why eating fruits and vegetables may help you lower blood pressure
Intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in people suffering from heart disease.
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.