Mediterranean diet could lower high blood pressure in older people
Scientists from the University of Maine found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet is linked to lower blood pressure among U.S....
Plant-based diets may lower risks of severe COVID-19, study finds
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that plant-based diets support immunity, which may decrease the risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
The research...
Mixing medications and dietary supplements can endanger your health
When you take prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, do you take also a vitamin, mineral, or other dietary supplements?
Have you considered whether there is...
More vitamin D could boost your memory, but may make you slow
Scientists from Rutgers found vitamin D could improve memory performance in older people. However, when taking too much vitamin D supplements, it could slow...
Plant pigment can strongly reduce blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from Southern Medical University found that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in people suffering from heart disease.
The...
Weighing in on dietary fats: some fats are healthier than others
With the winter holidays upon us, you’ll likely be surrounded by family, friends and plenty of good food. Many of these foods, though, can...
How do you know if a particular dietary supplement is safe and effective?
Scientific evidence supporting the benefits of some dietary supplements (e.g., vitamins and minerals) is well established for certain health conditions, but others need further...
Poor diet linked to higher diabetes risk, study confirms
Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital found that genetic risk and diet quality are independently linked to type 2 diabetes; a healthy diet is linked...
Vitamin B3 may help prevent vision loss
Scientists from the Center for Eye Research Australia found that vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) could play an important role in protecting against nerve cell damage...
Plant-based diets may protect you from heart failure
Scientists from Mayo Clinic found that plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of heart failure in adults without known heart disease, while...