Pecan nuts may help people with heart disease

Scientists from Brazil and other countries have found that adding pecan nuts to a healthy diet may benefit people with heart disease. Coronary artery disease...

Ultra processed food may cause addiction like tobacco, study finds

Many people have had the experience of opening a bag of chips or a box of cookies and planning to eat just a small...

Could simple B vitamins help lower blood pressure when medicines fail?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke....

Low vitamin D may worsen gut inflammation

Vitamin D is best known for helping build strong bones and supporting the immune system, but new research suggests it may also play an...

Why extra virgin olive oil could help prevent cognitive decline

Extra virgin olive oil has long been known as a key part of the Mediterranean diet, which is often praised for helping people live...

Low-fiber diet may quickly harm memory in older brains, study warns

Food choices can affect not only the body but also the brain, especially as people grow older. Scientists have long known that highly processed foods...

How your daily diet could increase your longevity

The saying “you are what you eat” has been repeated for generations, but scientists are now beginning to understand just how true it may...

Anti-inflammatory diet may lower your cancer risk

Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It often develops slowly over many years, sometimes...

Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people

A recent study from Rutgers University explored how vitamin D affects brain function in older adults. Many people know vitamin D helps keep bones strong,...

Simple diet change could help reverse insulin resistance

Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance. The...