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Blueberry and blackcurrant extracts could help prevent measles and herpes

In a study from the University of Würzburg, scientists found extracts from blueberries and blackcurrants prevent infection by measles and herpes viruses in cell...

Vitamin D may reduce depression symptoms in adults

Scientists from Finnish, Australia, and the U.S. found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Depressive symptoms cause a big...

Vitamin D deficiency may harm muscle function

In a study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, scientists found vitamin D deficiency may impair muscle function due to a reduction in...

Diet plays an important role in liver problems

In a study from Carolinas Medical Center, scientists found that mice bred to consume high amounts of alcohol, but controlled by diet, did not...

Is caffeine a friend or foe?

Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live...

Blueberries could lower heart disease risk in some older women

In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of heart disease in older women with high...

Sustainable diet cause fewer blood clots in the brain, study finds

Scientists from Aarhus University found that the risk of bleeding or blood clots in the brain is lower if your diet is sustainable. There should...

Some vegetarian diets may be linked to depression, study finds

Not all vegan and vegetarian diets are healthy—and one consequence of a low-quality plant-based diet could be poorer mental health. Scientists from Bond University found...

Vegetarian women have higher risk of hip fracture

In a study from the University of Leeds, scientists found that middle-aged women with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip...

Salt substitution could prevent almost half a million heart deaths every year

Scientists from The George Institute found that replacing regular household salt with potassium-enriched salt substitutes in China could prevent nearly half a million cardiovascular...