Red wine and cheese may help reduce cognitive decline

In a recent study at Iowa State University, researchers found that including more wine and cheese in a daily diet may help reduce cognitive...

Spicy foods may not prevent infection

The next time you tuck in to a tikka masala you might find yourself asking a burning question: Are spices used in dishes to help...

Why banana candy doesn’t taste like banana

There is a myth that one variety of banana tastes a lot like artificial banana flavoring. We tracked it down to investigate if it...

This diet can effectively help you lose weight and reduce cholesterol

In a new study, researchers found that a vegan diet is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet. They found that a low-fat...

These common drinks may make type 2 diabetes less deadly

People with type 2 diabetes are more prone to circulatory diseases, dementia, cancer, and bone fractures. And despite an increasing number of effective drugs, lifestyle...

Avocados are a healthy option Super Bowl Sunday and year-round

This Super Bowl Sunday, millions of Americans will reach for avocados to make guacamole, a standard go-to snack for game day. But that green goodness...

Vegan diet better for weight loss and cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet, shows study

A vegan diet is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet, according to a groundbreaking new study that compared the diets head...

Chocolate health claims: Sweet truth or bitter reality?

Love chocolate? Most of us do. It’s a delicious treat. Or a quick pick-me-up after a long day. You may have heard that dark chocolate has...

Green tea, coffee may help lower the death risk after stroke, heart attack

Drinking large amounts of green tea or a single cup of coffee each day may reduce the risk of death for people who survive...

Eating saturated fats may help reduce this pancreatic disease

In a new study, researchers found that people eating foods with saturated fats may have fewer symptoms if they develop pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is inflammation of...