Vegetarian diets could boost heart, metabolic health in people with diabetes
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that plant-based diets improve blood sugar control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in...
Adding colors to your plate may reduce risk of cognitive decline
Scientists from Harvard University found that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in...
This type of nutrient may lower death risk in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from Penn State found that people with Parkinson's disease who eat more flavonoids—compounds found in richly colored foods like berries, cocoa and red...
Plant-based diets may help treat these 6 health problems
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine suggest that all doctors should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six...
The salty stuff: salt, blood pressure, and your health
Salt is essential to our body’s fluids. That’s likely why we evolved to enjoy its taste.
On the other hand, anyone who’s gotten a mouth...
Adding salt to your food at the table may increase risk of early death
Scientists from Tulane University found people who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from...
Some antioxidants may lower dementia risk
Antioxidants are a type of compound found in vegetables and fruits. They help protect your cells from a certain type of damage.
Eating lots of...
Ginger and chili peppers work together to lower cancer risk
For many people, there's nothing more satisfying than a hot, spicy meal.
But some research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers...
Post-pandemic diet shifts could save 26 million lives a year
Scientists from Edinburgh University found that encouraging people to eat more fruit and vegetable post-pandemic could avert up to 26 million deaths every year...
This type of diet may increase gut inflammation
Scientists recently found that a high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol, and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages...