Childhood obesity linked to scarce food options
Obesity affects about 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. It’s a growing concern. Carrying extra weight can raise a child’s risk of future...
How long-term drinking can severely harm health
Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, recently studied the serious health effects of heavy drinking over...
Annoying bush or healthy tea? Yaupon can be both.
Long before Earl Grey, Darjeeling and oolong reached our shores, there was yaupon.
Tea brewed from the leaves of the yaupon holly has been part...
Vitamin D’s benefits may depend on your weight
Vitamin D is essential for our bodies, helping us absorb key minerals like calcium and magnesium that keep our bones and muscles healthy.
We naturally...
Essential vitamins for a healthy heart you need to know
Heart health plays a huge role in overall well-being.
Alongside regular exercise and a balanced diet, certain vitamins and nutrients are especially helpful for keeping...
The surprising connection between coffee and liver health you need to know
Coffee is a favorite drink worldwide, not just for its rich taste but also for the energy boost it provides. Beyond its well-known effects,...
Drinks that can help lower blood pressure and ones to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke if...
Eggs provide additional vitamin D source as autumn days grow shorter, colder
With autumn's arrival, opportunities to spend time in the sun grow scarcer, reducing access to the most important natural source of vitamin D.
A deficiency...
Benefits of plant-based diet in cancer risk reduction
Research has shown that eating a plant-based diet may provide a healthier alternative to the standard American diet, which is typically high calorie, loaded...
Scientists discover how drinking coffee affects your kidney health
Scientists have always been fascinated by how our bodies work and how the world around us affects us.
Recently, a team from the University of...