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Certain meats linked to increased high blood pressure risk

Nearly 11% of U.S. households experienced difficulty accessing food in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With limited food options, food-insecure people tend...

How garlic could benefit people with diabetes

Garlic is widely recognized for its ability to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites. One study found that allicin, an active component of freshly crushed...

A glass or two of wine with meals may lower type 2 diabetes risk

In a new study from Tulane University, researchers found drinking a glass or two of wine with meals – but not at other times...

This stuff in beef, chicken, dairy may increase risk of heart disease, death

In a new study from Penn State University, researchers found eating too much food containing sulfur amino acids – primarily found in proteins such...

Eating peppers may reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease

In a study from the University of Washington and elsewhere, researchers found eating nicotine-containing vegetables, such as peppers, may reduce the risk of Parkinson’s...

Vegans may need to take omega-3 (DHA) to protect brain function

The human body can make most of the types of fats it needs from other fats or raw materials. That isn’t the case for...

Six vitamins to stop diabetes complications

You might hear your healthcare team talk about long-term health problems in diabetes: serious ones that build up over time called chronic complications. These health problems...

Blueberries could improve your cognitive function

In a study from the University of Cincinnati, researchers found blueberry supplementation improves memory in older adults. The prevalence of dementia is increasing with the...

Why prebiotics made of potato skins is good for your gut the and the...

It’s an unbelievable tragedy that a third of the world’s food is wasted. To put that in perspective, it would take an area the size...

This stuff in energy drinks might help prevent heart attack in the future

In a new study from Michigan Medicine, researchers found a medium-chain fatty acid in energy drinks might one day help protect against heart attack...