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Eating whole eggs linked to higher death risk, heart disease

Scientists from Zhejiang University found that a person’s intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was linked to a higher risk of death, while intake...

Are vegan diets good for your heart?

Around half a million British people are now vegan, according to the Vegan Society. In the US, there’s been a 300% increase in the...

Why vitamin B1 deficiency may cause dementia

A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown dementia. This is then referred...

Vitamin K could benefit your heart health, study finds

Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to a 34 percent lower risk...

Blueberry and blackcurrant extracts could help prevent measles and herpes

In a study from the University of Würzburg, scientists found extracts from blueberries and blackcurrants prevent infection by measles and herpes viruses in cell...

Vitamin D may reduce depression symptoms in adults

Scientists from Finnish, Australia, and the U.S. found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Depressive symptoms cause a big...

Vitamin D deficiency may harm muscle function

In a study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, scientists found vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in...

Diet plays an important role in liver problems

In a study from Carolinas Medical Center, scientists found that mice bred to consume high amounts of alcohol, but controlled by diet, did not...

Is caffeine a friend or foe?

Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live...

Blueberries could lower heart disease risk in some older women

In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of heart disease in older women with high...