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These common nutrients may help stave off bowel cancer

Folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer. But there is no evidence that garlic or onions, fish, tea or coffee...

This common spice may improve blood sugar in people with prediabetes

It is estimated that nearly 90 million people in the United States have prediabetes, which occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal and often leads to type 2...

Adequate vitamin D in body could reduce COVID -19 death risk, study confirms

In a new study, researchers found that COVID-19 patients who were vitamin D sufficient had a much lower risk for adverse outcomes including becoming...

Many Americans maintain unhealthy lifestyle habits during COVID-19, study shows

In a new study, researchers found after more than six months of living in a pandemic, large percentages of Americans continue to indulge in...

Vitamin D may not help prevent COVID-19, expert claims

At the beginning of May, a pair of studies emerged suggesting people who are deficient in vitamin D are more likely to experience serious...

This stuff in blueberries could treat inflammatory bowel disease

Many plants contain bioactive ingredients that can alleviate human diseases. These phytocompounds often contain restorative biological properties such as anti-cancerous, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Thus, understanding...

‘Brain boosting’ supplements may contain risky, unapproved drugs, Harvard study shows

In a new study, researchers found that supplements that claim to improve mental focus and memory may contain unapproved pharmaceutical drugs and in potentially...

Sugar in your diet can cause excessive heart fat and belly fat

Excess sugar consumption is a worldwide problem. The six countries with the highest sales of sugary drinks per capita are Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Peru,...

Balancing carb and fat in your diet may help prevent many diseases

In a new study, researchers found that consuming a high level of carbohydrates regulates a gene in the body that can reduce the risk...

Diet may not help prevent depression, study shows

In a new review study, researchers found evidence that the right diet can prevent or alleviate depression is weak. The research was conducted by a...