Nutrition

Common liver supplement may boost cancer treatment

Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps the body’s own immune system fight cancer. It has worked well for several cancers like those of the...

This smarter Mediterranean diet can cut diabetes risk by 31%

Type 2 diabetes is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It now affects over 530 million people globally, and that number...

Can a daily multivitamin help lower blood pressure in older people?

New research from Mass General Brigham suggests that taking a daily multivitamin might help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing hypertension...

Beetroot juice could lower blood pressure in just 2 weeks, study finds

Drinking beetroot juice might help older adults lower their blood pressure—and researchers now believe this effect could be thanks to changes in the bacteria...

This high-sugar fruit can actually reduce diabetes risk

If you had to choose between two snacks—one with just seven grams of sugar and another with over 30 grams—you’d probably assume the lower...

Daily coffee may reduce risk of irregular heartbeat by 39%

New research suggests that drinking coffee may actually help protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to...

Calcium supplements don’t raise dementia risk, study finds

Many older women take calcium supplements to protect their bones, especially to prevent or manage a condition called osteoporosis. But in recent years, there have...

Small change in breakfast may help control type 2 diabetes

A new study from UBC Okanagan shows that making one small change to your breakfast could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) better...

Eating more fiber may help lower high blood pressure

A team of scientists from Monash University has found that what we eat—and how our gut responds to it—plays a key role in controlling...

Best breakfast foods to help lower high blood pressure naturally

Managing high blood pressure is important for staying healthy in the long run. It can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke....