Natural plant compound quercetin may help lower blood pressure
A recent study led by scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University has found that quercetin, a natural compound found in many fruits and...
Best bedtime snacks for people with diabetes
Living with diabetes means making smart food choices all day, including at night. What you eat before bed can affect your blood sugar levels...
Physicists discover how to cut onions without crying
Tearing up while chopping onions is a familiar kitchen struggle—but now, thanks to a team of scientists at Cornell University, we know how to...
Even ‘less healthy’ plant foods help diabetics lose weight, study show
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes can lose weight by switching from animal-based foods to plant-based ones—even when the...
How nitrate-rich vegetables can protect your heart
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death around the world, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year. While this alarming number is...
Low vitamin D levels linked to higher inflammation
Inflammation is a natural part of how our bodies respond to injury or infection. When you get a cut, catch a cold, or have...
Missing nutrient may play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease and brain health
Choline is an important nutrient that most people don’t think about—but it plays a major role in keeping our bodies and brains healthy. While...
Eating these food may help prevent age-related vision loss
A new study from the National Eye Institute has found that eating foods high in dietary nitrates—mainly from vegetables—may lower the risk of advanced...
Scientists warn: Toxic metal in chocolate could harm future generations
When you reach for a chocolate bar, you might not think twice.
But scientists say it’s time to reconsider. Some brands of chocolate contain worrying...
20 grams of nuts a day could help you live longer, study finds
A recent study from Imperial College London and other research centers has found that eating just a small amount of nuts each day—about 20...