How salt increases blood pressure
Dietary salt increases blood pressure in some people, putting them at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death.
In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists...
Is fake meat healthy? And what’s actually in it?
The popularity of plant-based proteins, or “fake meat”, has increased in recent years as consumers look to eat fewer animal products.
In fact, plant-based protein...
Most Americans consume too much sodium, not enough potassium
In a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists found a majority...
Green vegetables and supplement could reduce common bowel disease
In a study from Sichuan University and Cedars Sinai, scientists found the dietary supplement chlorophyllin alleviates inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and...
Scientists bring cultured meat closer to your kitchen table
Researchers at UCLA have created an edible particle that helps make lab-grown meat, known as cultured meat, with more natural muscle-like texture using a...
Cutting 1 gram salt from daily diet could prevent nearly 9 million cases of...
In a study from the Queen Mary University of London, scientists found that a modest cut of just 1 gram in daily salt intake...
Just how bad is all that sugar for your heart?
Enjoying a lunch of processed meats and bread, sweetened pasta sauce, or even a salad drenched in dressing?
Sugar makes all of these foods delicious....
Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering your blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Southern California found eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas—and even coffee—could be key to lowering...
Diet alone cannot help you lose weight for a long time, study finds
For decades, there's been a persistent one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity: Embrace a diet that's low in calories.
In a study from the University of...
Even one energy drink could increase heart disease risk
Scientists from Mayo Clinic found that drinking one 16-ounce energy drink can increase blood pressure and stress hormone responses significantly.
This raises the concern that...