Olive oil fat linked to obesity risk, study shows
A new study published in Cell Reports suggests that a high-fat diet rich in oleic acid—a major fatty acid found in olive oil—may increase...
Japanese plum juice may help lower blood pressure
More than half of adults in the United States—about 122 million people—have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. This condition increases the risk...
Do fish oil supplements really work? New study raises doubts
Fish oil supplements have long been seen as a quick way to improve heart and brain health. With their bright labels and promises like...
Vitamin K may help protect against type 2 diabetes, study finds
Scientists in Canada have made an important discovery that could change how we understand and treat type 2 diabetes. The study, led by researchers...
Healthy diets can improve health even without weight loss, study finds
A new international study led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University in Israel has found...
Eating flavonoid-rich foods may help you live longer, study finds
A new large-scale study has found that eating a wide variety of plant-based foods rich in flavonoids—such as tea, berries, apples, and dark chocolate—may...
This healthier salt may help lower blood pressure, study finds
Too much salt is a big problem in many people’s diets, especially in the United States. On average, Americans eat more than 3,400 milligrams...
Low-calorie diets may increase depression risk, study shows
A large new study suggests that following a low-calorie diet may increase the risk of experiencing depressive symptoms, especially in men and people who...
Eating healthier in midlife may protect your brain
A large new study suggests that changing to a healthier diet in middle age could lower your risk of dementia—even if you haven’t eaten...
A heart-healthy diet can add years to your life
Two new studies from researchers at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto have shown that a simple plant-based eating plan can help...