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Two essential amino acids in diet may increase obesity

In a study from at Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, scientists provided a new understanding of the roles two essential amino acids play in metabolic...

3 grams of omega-3s a day may keep high blood pressure at bay

In a study from Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found about 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or...

Yogurt and high-fiber diet may reduce lung cancer risk

In a recent study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found a diet high in fiber and yogurt is linked to a reduced risk of lung...

Starchy snacks could increase your heart disease risk

In a study from Harbin Medical University, scientists found eating starchy snacks high in white potato or other starches after any meal was associated...

Red meat may lead to colon cancer

In a recent study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, researchers confirmed the strong link between red meat and colon cancer. They identified specific patterns of DNA...

Which grains you eat can affect your risk of getting heart disease earlier

In a study from the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, scientists found a higher intake of refined grains was linked to an increased risk...

Time-restricted eating may lower blood pressure, body weight

In a study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, scientists found that time-restricted eating could help people lose body weight and lower blood...

Low vitamin D level may increase risk of bladder cancer

In a recent study from the University of Warwick and elsewhere, researchers suggest a vitamin D deficiency might increase the risk of bladder cancer. The...

Eating peanut too much may increase risk of cancer spread

In a recent study from the University of Liverpool, scientists found that frequent consumption of peanuts by cancer patients could increase the risk of...

Common plant nutrient could strongly lower blood pressure

In a study from Dongguan Third People’s Hospital in China, scientists found that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure...