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Diet to lower blood pressure also provides other health benefits

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Public health advocates frequently site Americans' high-sodium diet as one factor in...

Common vitamin supplement may harm your eye health

In a recent study published in the Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, researchers found a self-prescribed high dose of over-the-counter niacin is linked to injury of...

What is a calorie? Are food calories bulloney?

Did you know that the calorie labels on foods are only required to be accurate within 20%? That’s a pretty wide margin, but it exists...

A high-protein diet may help prevent fatty liver

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. In a new study from Deutsches Zentrum...

This nutrient from plant food may strongly lower high blood pressure

In a recent study published in Nutrition Reviews, researchers found that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in patients suffering...

These 3 things linked to higher colon cancer risk, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that several factors—including greater red meat intake, lower educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use—are linked to an increase...

Scientists find a new and effective treatment for vitamin D deficiency

There are several million people worldwide with various fat malabsorption syndromes including those who have undergone gastric bypass surgery and those with obesity. These patients...

Vegan diets can help you gain muscles effectively, study finds

In a new study from the University of São Paulo, researchers found that protein intake is more important than protein source if the goal...

Processed foods may hold key to rise in autism

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that processed foods may contribute to autism. This is a big step closer to showing the...

Sugar-free energy drinks may harm your health

In two new studies from Curtin University, researchers found that excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, may cause big damage to brain...