Calorie restriction can slow down aging in healthy people
In a study from Columbia University and elsewhere, scientists found that caloric restriction can slow the pace of aging in healthy adults.
The CALERIE intervention...
Two or more cups of coffee may double heart death risk in people with...
A recent study found drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from heart disease among people...
Treating epilepsy with a keto diet
A very low-carb diet can make a big difference for children who don't respond well to other epilepsy treatments.
The UK Epilepsy Clinic works to...
Drinking coffee can keep high blood pressure at bay, study finds
In a study from the University of Bologna and elsewhere, scientists found drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure.
People who drink two or three...
Vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk in people with prediabetes
In a review study from Tufts Medical Center, scientists found that higher vitamin D intake was linked to a 15% decreased risk of developing...
Vitamin D does not reduce risk of asthma attacks
Scientists found taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults.
People can ‘right size’ portions of high-calorie foods
In a study from the University of Bristol, scientists found that humans moderate the size of energy-rich meals they eat, suggesting people are smarter...
1 in 8 Americans over 50 may have ‘food addiction’
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found a sizable percentage of older Americans have an unhealthy relationship with food.
They found in...
‘Hyper-palatable’ foods make it hard to lose weight
In a study from the University of Kansas and elsewhere, scientists found clearer guidance about the food people can put on their plates to...
Widely used dietary supplement causes cancer risk and spread, study finds
Several studies have linked dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to benefits related to heart, metabolic and brain health.
But...