Vitamin B3 supplement may help prevent skin cancer
Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, has been used by dermatologists since 2015 as a supplement to help prevent skin cancer, especially in patients...
Why skipping or delaying breakfast may be risky for older people
As people get older, their eating habits often change—not just in what they eat, but also in when they eat.
While we’ve long known that...
How the last thing you eat before sleep affects your morning blood sugar
What you eat for dinner and when you eat it could play a big role in your blood sugar levels the next morning.
This is...
Mediterranean diet may offset genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet could lower the risk of dementia, especially for people who carry genes that make them...
Can this vitamin help lower hard-to-treat high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a major health issue all over the world and controlling it can be difficult for many people.
Now, new research from...
Sugary drinks may speed cancer spread, study finds
Sugary drinks have long been linked to health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Now, new research from The University of Texas MD...
Common vitamin D supplements could reduce body’s best form of vitamin D, study warns
Many people take vitamin D supplements to keep their bones strong and their immune system healthy, especially during the darker winter months when sunlight...
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners may cause memory loss, study finds
A new study has found that people who consume a lot of low- and no-calorie sweeteners—like those used in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and...
This daily nutrient may prevent Alzheimer’s heart and liver diseases
Choline is a nutrient that helps keep our bodies and brains healthy. Although the liver makes a little bit of choline, we get most...
How junk food quickly disrupts your memory and brain health
A new study from UNC School of Medicine, published in *Neuron*, offers striking evidence of how high-fat junk food can quickly affect brain function...