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Vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat-eaters

In a new study from the University of Glasgow, researchers found that vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, and this...

This common nutrient may be key to better diabetes treatments

Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart and circulatory diseases. Around 300,000 adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in Scotland and it is estimated...

This green diet may strongly lower non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

In a recent study published in Gut, researchers found that a green Mediterranean diet reduces fat more than other healthy diets and cuts non-alcoholic fatty...

Sugar-sweetened drinks may increase colon cancer risk

Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. In a new study from Washington...

Moderate alcohol drinking can protect the heart, study finds

In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that moderate alcohol intake is linked to a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular...

Eating this fish regularly may prevent type 2 diabetes

The health benefits of sardines and oily fish are widely known: their high levels of unsaturated fats help to regulate cholesterol levels and prevent...

This healthy diet may strongly prevent memory loss and dementia

In a new study, researchers found that eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil may protect your brain...

This beverage can help reduce muscle cramp

In a recent study from Edith Cowan University, researchers found that drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps. They found that...

One cup of these vegetables a day can lower heart disease risk

In a new study from New Edith Cowan University, researchers found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can...

This common snack may cause heart rhythm disease, high blood pressure

Licorice is a low-growing shrub mostly grown for commercial use in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. The plant’s root is used as a traditional remedy...