Eating more plant protein and dairy instead of red meat may improve heart health
In two new studies, researchers found that eating more protein from plant sources or dairy while reducing red meat consumption could help people live...
Moderate egg eating not linked to heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers add to evidence that moderate egg consumption (up to 1 egg per day) is not linked to heart disease...
Olive oil may lower your heart disease risk
Olive oil may help lower the risk of heart disease, according to preliminary research that also showed it was beneficial as a substitute for...
Popular herb supplement may cause severe liver injury
Kratom is a herbal product made from Mitragyna speciosa ─ a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family found in Southeast Asia ─ with...
Why combining Diet Coke with French fries is really a bad idea
The influence of artificial sweeteners on the brain and metabolism has been hotly debated in recent years.
Some studies have found adverse effects on blood...
Orange juice may help reduce risks of obesity, diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the equivalent of just two and a half glasses of orange juice a day could reverse obesity...
This diet may help lower Alzheimer’s disease risk by changing the gut
A recent study from Wake Forest School of Medicine found that following a certain type of diet can affect the gut microbiome—the good and...
Common nutrient may help lower inflammation caused by obesity
Glutamine is an important amino acid with many key functions such as providing energy and maintaining good intestinal health.
It also has anti-inflammatory effects on...
Diet alone can strongly improve older people’s health
In a new study, researchers found that older adults on a diet designed to help patients with high blood pressure got big health benefits.
The...
Trouble sleeping? This herb might help you doze
In a new study, researchers have shown that saffron can enhance the quality of sleep in adults who have been experiencing poor sleep.
The research...