Healthy plant-based diets linked to lower colorectal cancer risk in men
In a study from Kyung Hee University, scientists found that eating a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant foods is associated with a lower...
Vitamin D could help treat skin inflammation
High-dose oral vitamin D reduced skin inflammation and increased immune protection in patients with chemical-induced skin rashes.
Lower-protein diet may lower risk for heart disease
In a study from Penn State, scientists found a plant-based diet may be key to lowering the risk for heart disease.
The researchers found that...
Quick and easy ready meals not the best for your health—or the planet
In a study from the University of Aberdeen, scientists found that ready meals are not only not as nutritious as home-cooked meals, but also...
Intermittent fasting may reverse type 2 diabetes, study finds
In a study from Hunan Agricultural University, scientists found that after an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an...
Alternate-day fasting could benefit people with fatty liver disease
In a study from the University of Illinois Chicago, scientists found people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease who followed an alternate-day fasting diet and...
Coconut sugar may lower blood pressure, artery stiffness in older people
In a study from Ball State University and elsewhere, scientists found a natural coconut sugar may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by...
Why it’s OK to give your sweetheart a year-old box of Valentine’s Day chocolate?
It turns out that chocolate can outlast love.
Scientists find an edible mushroom that can improve memory
In a study from The University of Queensland, scientists found an active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
The...
Vitamin D supplements may not benefit kidney health in diabetes
In a Stanford study, scientists examined the potential of vitamin D supplementation for protecting the kidney health of people with pre-diabetes.