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...
Scientists discover ancient roots of our love for carbs
If you've ever found it hard to cut back on carbs, ancient DNA might be the reason why.
A new study reveals that humans have...
How much vitamin D do you need for heart disease prevention?
Recent research by Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has raised questions about whether the current recommendations for Vitamin D intake are enough to...
Omega-3 fatty acids could help lower blood pressure naturally
Omega-3 fatty acids are well-known for their health benefits, especially for the heart.
Found in foods like fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts, these healthy fats play...
Cutting down this nutrient in diet could extend life, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, led by Professor Dudley Lamming, has found that reducing...
Scientists find out why eating red meat may increase colorectal cancer risk
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have discovered a crucial link between excessive...
Do fish oil supplements really prevent heart disease?
Many people, especially those over 60, take fish oil supplements with the hope of preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the...