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Dairy food linked to higher risk of cancer

Scientists from the University of Oxford and elsewhere found dairy products are linked to increased cancer risk. The research is published in BMC Medicine and...

Vegan diets could lower blood sugar, boost weight loss in type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen found that a 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar...

Sweet stuff: how sugars and sweeteners affect your health

Most of us love sweet foods and drinks. But after that short burst of sweetness, you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline...

These nutrients linked to lower dementia risk

Scientists from National Institute on Aging found that people with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia. They...

This is how much vitamin C you need for better immune health

Scientists from the University of Otago found that if you are carrying a few extra kilos in weight, an extra apple or two per...

Some diets can increase harmful gas in your gut

Scientists from the University of Minnesota found some diets could increase harmful gas in the gut. The research is published in Clinical Nutrition and was...

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...