Nutrition

Lack of this nutrient may raise risk of Alzheimer’s and organ damage

Choline is a nutrient that your body needs but doesn’t make enough of on its own. It’s found in foods like eggs, broccoli, beans,...

The secret 11,000-year journey of the avocado from cave to toast

The avocado may be a trendy food today, but its roots stretch back more than 11,000 years. A groundbreaking archaeological study is revealing how ancient...

Sweet drinks in old age don’t raise dementia risk, study finds

A new international study has found that drinking sugary or artificially sweetened beverages in later life does not raise the risk of dementia in...

Drinks that help—or hurt—your blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious illnesses like heart disease and stroke if not...

How drinking coffee affects your kidneys

Scientists from the University of Toronto have found that the way coffee affects our kidneys isn’t the same for everyone. The difference depends on...

Low vitamin B12 levels may cause harmful inflammation

A new study has found a strong connection between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation — a condition linked to several serious...

These natural foods can help fight cancer

While no single food can prevent or cure cancer, some foods have natural compounds that may help the body fight cancer cells and reduce...

MIND diet may lower dementia risk, even later in life

A large new study from the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center has found that following a brain-healthy eating pattern called the MIND diet can...

Best and worst fruits if you have type 2 diabetes

For people with type 2 diabetes, choosing the right foods is very important—and that includes fruits. Fruits are full of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants...

How vitamins can help manage type 2 diabetes

Managing type 2 diabetes often starts with healthy eating, regular exercise, and sometimes medications. But now, more people are asking if vitamins can also...