Could eggs bring you cancer?
A new study from Harvard University suggests there may be a link between eating eggs and a higher risk of some types of cancer.
These...
Daily peanuts may boost memory and brain blood flow in older adults
Eating a handful of peanuts every day could help improve memory and brain health in older adults, according to a new study from the...
Adding these minerals to water may help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem all over the world. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death.
Many people...
The case for a cancer warning on your bacon butty
A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on cigarettes.
These experts argue...
How hops create the compounds that give beer its iconic bitterness
Beer lovers owe much of their favorite drink’s flavor and aroma to hops—the cone-shaped flowers of the hop plant.
Now, scientists have finally solved a...
Time-restricted eating alters sleep patterns but doesn’t boost metabolic health, study finds
Intermittent fasting, often called time-restricted eating (TRE), has become a popular way to lose weight and boost health.
Many people believe that limiting eating to...
Why fasting won’t cleanse your body – or beat cancer
Every few months, a new “miracle cure” for cancer trends on social media. From superfoods and supplements to extreme diets, the promises are always...
Why preserved vegetables can turn deadly, and how to stay safe
A food truck in southern Italy recently became the center of a deadly health scare.
A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with type 2...
New research from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that two natural compounds—curcuminoids from turmeric and vitamin D—may help lower blood pressure in people...
Why so few people use this easy method to lower blood pressure
Salt substitutes are a simple and effective way to lower blood pressure, yet very few people with high blood pressure are using them.
This finding...