Folic acid supplementation may help reduce suicide risk
In a study from the University of Chicago, scientists found that folic acid supplements may help reduce suicide risk.
They used data from the health...
Vitamin D for heart health: Where the benefits begin and end
It's a workhorse nutrient that strengthens bones, supports immune function, helps the heart, and powers the body in many other ways.
But recent findings about...
Common diet plus vitamin C can be effective for hard-to-treat cancers
In a recent study by USC and the IFOM Cancer Institute in Milan, researchers found that a fasting-mimicking diet could be more effective at...
The benefits of adding a drizzle of olive oil to your diet
The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an "elixir of youth and health."
Centuries later, research offers evidence...
Prebiotic dietary fiber could help prevent high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that dietary fiber, particularly fiber that's prebiotic, is able to prevent the development of high blood pressure.
The research...
Turmeric may help develop effective anti-cancer drug
Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties as an antioxidant,...
Extra virgin olive oil may reduce blood pressure effectively
In a recent study from La Trobe University in Australia, scientists found consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure,...
A very low-carb diet may prevent diabetes and heart disease
In a recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found improvements in body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health in older...
Fasting-mimicking diet could help reduce signs of dementia
In a study from the University of Southern California, scientists found that cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appears to reduce signs of...
Eating a high-fat diet for a long time increases waistline and shrinks brain
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also...