Vegan diet may boost gut health, improve body weight and blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found a 16-week vegan diet can boost the gut microbes that are related to improvements in body weight, body...
Light alcohol drinking may benefit people with type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found low-to-moderate alcohol drinking could have a positive effect on blood glucose and fat metabolism in people with type...
Vitamin D is good for the bones, but what about the heart?
Vitamin D plays an important role in overall health, but if you've been taking supplements to strengthen your heart, recent research may disappoint you.
Although...
Vitamin E may protect heart muscle after heart attack
In a new study, researchers found α-TOH (vitamin E) may help prevent heart muscle damage after a heart attack.
The finding sheds new light on...
This antioxidant compound may help treat kidney injury
In a new study, researchers found an antioxidant compound known as peroxiredoxin to be effective in treating kidney injury.
They say the peroxiredoxin also offers...
Mediterranean diet linked to better cognitive function in older people
In a new study, researchers found adherence to a Mediterranean diet is linked to less cognitive decline over five years in older adults in...
This protein could help you build strong muscles more effectively than milk protein
It is known that animal proteins like milk are an excellent source for muscle growth.
They provide a useful comparison for testing other protein sources.
In...
High-fat, high-carb diets could harm your brain super fast
In a new study, researchers found diets high in fats and carbs could harm people’s brain health.
They found that high-fat diets contribute to irregularities...
These dietary supplements may help treat depression, schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers have taken a leap forward by establishing the gold standard for which nutrients are proven to assist in the...
This popular artificial sweetener may harm your health
Aspartame, more commonly known as Nutrasweet, is the world’s most widely used artificial sweetener.
Nutrasweet is found in thousands of products around the world including...