DASH diet for high blood pressure can protect kidney health
A recent study from Johns Hopkins found people who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables...
Black tea may effectively prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure could strongly increase people’s risk of heart disease.
A recent study from The University of Western Australia found drinking a cup of black...
MIND diet may slow down brain aging by more than 7 years
While cognitive abilities naturally diminish as part of the normal aging process, it may be possible to take a bite out of this expected...
High-fat diet may increase pain sensations without obesity or diabetes
Western diets are rich in fats—in particularly saturated fats, which have proved to be responsible for an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and associated conditions.
Individuals...
Ultra-processed foods linked to premature deaths
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ready-to-eat-or-heat industrial formulations made with ingredients extracted from foods or synthesized in labs.
These foods have gradually been replacing traditional foods...
6 ‘heart-health’ supplements cannot lower cholesterol effectively as statins
There are two types of cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is called the "good" cholesterol because it protects the heart.
In contrast, high levels of...
How and when to eat meals if you have diabetes
Some people with diabetes need to eat at about the same time each day. Others can be more flexible with the timing of their meals.
Popular dietary supplement can cause cancer risk and spread
Recent studies have linked dietary supplements like nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, to benefits related to heart, metabolic and brain health.
But...
Ginger may help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Ancient medical practitioners used to encourage dietary supplements and herbal medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
In a study from Youjiang Medical University...
Why some processed meat linked to stronger cancer risks than others
The WHO classified all processed meat as a carcinogen in 2015—including bacon, sausages, and ham as well as continental European products like prosciutto and...