How are inflammation, aging and diet related?
Mild, persistent inflammation in tissue is considered one of the biological hallmarks of the aging process in humans—and at the same time is a...
Drinking coffee linked to lower death risk in colon cancer
In a recent study by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and elsewhere, researchers found that in a large group of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, drinking...
A healthy diet could help prevent prostate cancer
In a recent study at Institut national de la recherche scientifique, researchers found a strong link between diet and prostate cancer.
The Canadian Cancer Society...
Folic acid supplementation may help reduce suicide risk
In a study from the University of Chicago, scientists found that folic acid supplements may help reduce suicide risk.
They used data from the health...
Vitamin D for heart health: Where the benefits begin and end
It's a workhorse nutrient that strengthens bones, supports immune function, helps the heart, and powers the body in many other ways.
But recent findings about...
Common diet plus vitamin C can be effective for hard-to-treat cancers
In a recent study by USC and the IFOM Cancer Institute in Milan, researchers found that a fasting-mimicking diet could be more effective at...
The benefits of adding a drizzle of olive oil to your diet
The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an "elixir of youth and health."
Centuries later, research offers evidence...
Prebiotic dietary fiber could help prevent high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that dietary fiber, particularly fiber that's prebiotic, is able to prevent the development of high blood pressure.
The research...
Turmeric may help develop effective anti-cancer drug
Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties as an antioxidant,...
Extra virgin olive oil may reduce blood pressure effectively
In a recent study from La Trobe University in Australia, scientists found consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure,...