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This compound in common vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, occurs when the liver becomes “marbled” with fat, sometimes due to unhealthy nutrition, such as excessive intake of...

Compound in green tea may help fight deadly lung disease

Southeast Asia accounts for 41% of the world’s tuberculosis cases, with 4 million new cases every year. While there are already drugs that target mycobacterium...

Researchers find a special diet against asthma

Can a special diet help in certain cases of asthma? In a new study, researchers found mice that were switched to a so-called ketogenic diet...

Red wine component could mimic estrogen to boost healthy aging

In a new study, researchers found that some dietary compounds such as resveratrol, which is commonly found in red wine, can mimic estrogen to...

Eating more fiber linked to lower breast cancer risk, Harvard study shows

In a new review study, researchers found that consuming a diet high in fiber was linked with a reduced incidence of breast cancer. The research...

Vitamin D may help fight against COVID-19, new study shows

In a new study, researchers have released a crucial report today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that Vitamin D plays a critical...

Adding these foods to your daily meals may help prevent cancer

Recent studies have found that a healthy diet can help thwart cancer or reduce the risk of cancer coming back. Cancer-fighting compounds such as phytochemicals and...

Coconut oil may reduce metabolic syndrome in obese women

In a new study, researchers found that obese females that ate a small amount of coconut oil daily, even as part of a high-fat...

What you need to know about low carb diets and managing diabetes

Although often prescribed for diabetes patients, you shouldn’t cut carbohydrates out completely. Here, a registered dietitian offers a well-balanced recipe to try. When you think of carbohydrates, you...

Should you take melatonin supplements for good sleep?

Sleep is essential in the pursuit of a long, healthy life. While some of us are habitual in our sleep-wake schedules, a lot of...