Plant-based diets may help treat these 6 health problems
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine suggest that all doctors should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six...
The salty stuff: salt, blood pressure, and your health
Salt is essential to our body’s fluids. That’s likely why we evolved to enjoy its taste.
On the other hand, anyone who’s gotten a mouth...
Adding salt to your food at the table may increase risk of early death
Scientists from Tulane University found people who add extra salt to their food at the table are at higher risk of dying prematurely from...
Some antioxidants may lower dementia risk
Antioxidants are a type of compound found in vegetables and fruits. They help protect your cells from a certain type of damage.
Eating lots of...
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...