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Bleeding gums may be a sign you need more vitamin C

Current advice from the American Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day...

Eating too much sugar may make you have these mental problems

In a recent study from the University of Colorado, researchers found that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even...

This vitamin is particularly important for your cancer prevention

In a new study, researchers found that a good vitamin D status is beneficial both in cancer prevention and in the prognosis of several...

How vitamins, steroids and antiviral drugs can fight against COVID-19

Evidence is emerging that vitamin D - and possibly vitamins K and A - might help combat COVID-19. In a new study, researchers found how...

Making coffee this way may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Filtered coffee is the most common method of preparation in many places, including the US and Scandinavia. Boiled coffee in this case refers to an...

5 things nutrition experts want you to know about new federal dietary guidelines

New federal dietary guidelines encourage Americans to focus more on eating healthy throughout life, to be flexible in their eating patterns and to cut...

Omega-3 fatty acids may cut asthma risk by 50% in some children

In a new study, researchers found that a higher dietary intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in childhood may reduce the risk of subsequent...

Vitamin D: important for your overall health, and may even prevent COVID-19

Not too long ago, Vitamin D emerged as the star of the show when it came to proactive and preventive health care. Seen as the...

This healthy diet may cut your diabetes risk by nearly one third

In a recent study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers examined more than 25,000 women’s diets. They found that women who adhered to a Mediterranean...

This diet could help reduce high blood pressure in older people

Maintaining healthy blood pressure is a key component for healthy living. Heart disease is the leading cause of death, and high blood pressure is a...