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Ginger and chili peppers work together to lower cancer risk

For many people, there's nothing more satisfying than a hot, spicy meal. But some research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers...

Post-pandemic diet shifts could save 26 million lives a year

Scientists from Edinburgh University found that encouraging people to eat more fruit and vegetable post-pandemic could avert up to 26 million deaths every year...

This type of diet may increase gut inflammation

Scientists recently found that a high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol, and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages...

High-fat diet could make you obese and shrink your brain

Scientists from the University of South Australia found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your...

Scientists show the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans

Scientists from the University at Buffalo and elsewhere found that diets heavy in red meat and fatty foods could help spur a leading cause...

Chili peppers may help reduce high blood pressure

Scientists from Third Military Medical University found for those with high blood pressure, chili peppers might be just what the doctor ordered. While the active...

Eating nuts may lower your risk of chronic kidney disease

Scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology found that eating nuts is linked to a much lower risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD)...

Eating nuts may reduce your risk of deadly heart attack and stroke

Scientists from Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute found that eating nuts at least twice a week is linked to a 17% lower risk of death...

Eat spicy, live longer? Yes!

Scientists from Tulane University found people who eat hot, spicy foods regularly may live longer. The research is published in The BMJ and was conducted by...

Extra virgin olive oil could lower blood pressure

Scientists from La Trobe University in Australia found consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure, which is a key...