More than one drink a day may increase high blood pressure risk in these...
Scientists from Wake Forest University found drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages a week may increase the risk of high blood pressure among adults...
Grapefruit juice and some drugs don’t mix
Grapefruit juice and grapefruit can be part of a healthy diet. Grapefruit has vitamin C and potassium, nutrients your body needs to work properly.
Grapefruit...
This daily vitamin is critical to cancer prevention
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found that a good vitamin D status can help with cancer prevention and in the prognosis of...
MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance in older people
Scientists from Rush University Medical Center found that the MIND diet is linked to better cognitive performance in older people.
They found that older adults may benefit...
Black licorice: Trick or treat?
As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice.
Days before the biggest candy-eating holiday of the year, the Food...
In some people, fish oil supplements may harm heart health
Scientists from Virginia Commonwealth University found that omega-3 supplements are linked to an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm problem) in...
Your brain needs healthy diet and exercise too
Healthy brain aging is a concern for all of us. June is recognized as Brain and Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
It's normal to struggle with small...
Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
Scientists from Northwestern University suggest that for non-pregnant, healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn't enough evidence they help prevent...
This vegetable oil increase spread of cancer, study finds
Scientists from IRB Barcelona found one fatty acid commonly found in palm oil, called palmitic acid, promotes metastasis in oral cancer and melanoma skin...
How much caffeine is too much?
Do you drink just one cup of coffee or tea first thing in the morning, hoping the caffeine in it will jump-start your day?
Do...