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This nutrient is critical to health in older people

A recent study from the University of Sheffield found that more than half of older people in South Yorkshire don’t consume enough protein to...

This diet may help protect your cognitive function

In a new study, researchers found that adherence to the Mediterranean diet—high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil—correlates with higher cognitive function. Thy...

Intermittent fasting works best at night to burn fat

In a new study, researchers found that the circadian rhythms of the body’s biological clock may inform when you should start intermittent fasting. The research...

Eating 3-6 eggs per week may lower the risk of heart disease and death

Eggs have been acknowledged as a good source of high-quality proteins and contain bioactive components beneficial for health. But they are also loaded with abundant...

Most diets could lead to weight loss and lower blood pressure, but the effects...

In a new study, researchers found that most diets result in similar modest weight loss and improvements in heart disease risk factors over a...

This vitamin may help battle deadly brain tumor

In a new study, researchers found that niacin, commonly called vitamin B3, combined with chemotherapy can help immune cells attack glioblastoma (a type of...

3 simple steps to support your immune health in COVID-19 pandemic

Whether it's wiping down our cart at the grocery store, washing one's hands properly for at least 20 seconds, or staying home when at...

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...