Vitamin D plays a big role in fighting infections
In a new study from the University of Eastern Finland, researchers highlight the benefits of a good vitamin D status in fighting infections.
The researchers...
Today’s hot topic: Should you let chile peppers spice up your meals?
For thousands of years, people have picked up chile peppers to provide their diets with pizazz.
There's no doubt chile peppers are packed with flavor.
They...
How processed meat impacts your lung function
Recent studies find unhealthy dietary patterns are associated with poor lung function.
Higher processed meat consumption is associated with poorer lung function, especially in males who...
Kombucha’s side effects: Is it bad for you?
Kombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly consumed for its purported health benefits.
Sometimes the beverage is called kombucha...
Vitamin D deficiency: What you need to know
Getting enough, but not too much, vitamin D is needed to keep your body functioning well.
Vitamin D has several important functions. Perhaps the most...
Do plant-based diets give you vitamin B12 deficiency?
Plant-based diets (vegetarian or vegan) are becoming significantly more popular as people look to adopt a diet that is seen to be better for...
The best diet for fatty liver disease treatment
Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis. It happens when fat builds up in the liver.
Having small amounts of fat in your liver is...
The best anti-inflammatory diet you need to know
Sometimes our immune systems are our own worst enemies. This podcast shows you ways to prevent the inflammation that comes with immune dysfunction.
Inflammation refers...
Top 5 ketogenic diet myths you need to know
If you’ve been following a diet, you might start to ask yourself: has it been working?
Am I losing weight, am I gaining muscle, do...
The Southern diet – fried foods and sugary drinks – may raise risk of...
In a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers found regularly eating a Southern-style diet may increase the risk of sudden cardiac...