Can 4 fish oil pills a day keep the doctor away? For healthy older...
Fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S. because of the perceived cardiovascular benefits of the omega-3 it contains.
However,...
Vitamin A may improve therapy for pancreatic cancer
An early study from the Queen Mary University of London found that the addition of high doses of a form of vitamin A could...
Vitamin D deficiency may reduce survival in skin cancer
In a study from the Hospital University Son Espases, scientists found that vitamin D levels affect overall survival for melanoma (skin cancer) patients.
They discovered...
Eight cracking facts about eggs
One of life’s true miracles, the humble egg is maybe one of the most versatile foodstuffs on the planet.
It’s formed in 24 to 26...
Diet rich in whole grains may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
In a recent study from Erasmus University and elsewhere, scientists found that eating high-quality carbohydrates, such as whole grains, was associated with a lower...
Natural caffeine offers longer-lasting improvement on cognition and moods
In a study from Clarkson University, scientists found natural caffeine has a more consistent and lasting effect than synthetic caffeine when it comes to...
Artificial sweeteners linked to risks of weight gain, heart disease
In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found artificial sweeteners may be linked to long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity,...
Eating whole eggs linked to higher death risks from heart disease and cancer
Scientists from Zhejiang University found that eating whole eggs is linked to death risks from heart disease and cancer.
One egg has only 75 calories but...
DASH diet for high blood pressure may help prevent gout
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins University, scientists found that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known...
Light alcohol drinking cannot improve your heart health
In a recent study from MIT and Harvard, scientists found that alcohol intake at all levels was linked to higher risks of heart disease.
The...