A handful of nuts a day keeps the heart doctor away
The Good News: Nuts for Heart Health
You've probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know a handful...
Keto diet helps improve multiple sclerosis symptoms, says new study
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a health condition that messes with your brain and spinal cord. It can make you tired, numb, and affect your...
Mediterranean diet could boost platelet counts, study finds
For patients with low platelet counts—such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer—uncontrolled bleeding is a grave concern.
Other than transfusions, current medical interventions offer little...
Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how...
Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods...
Here’s the latest on dietary cholesterol and how it fits in with a healthy...
For more than half a century, scientists have debated the role of dietary cholesterol in a healthy diet.
Because it was often associated with saturated...
Why red onion could benefit your blood pressure health
Quercetin is a flavonol found in various fruits, vegetables, seeds, and grains. It's part of a larger group of plant compounds known as polyphenols.
Foods...
Poor diet can raise your diabetes risk regardless of your genetic risk
A groundbreaking study led by Jordi Merino of Massachusetts General Hospital has provided further insight into the roles that genetics and lifestyle choices play...
7 healthy habits can fight off dementia, even if it’s in your genes
Researchers have been studying how our lifestyle choices can affect our risk of getting dementia when we're older. You know dementia, right?
It's that sad...
Why do I crave sugar and carbs when I’m sick?
Your nose is running, your head hurts and you feel like you’re coming down with a cold. You’re settling in on the couch for...
Scientists debunk the fish oil myth
The Allure of Fish Oil Supplements
Fish oil supplements are a common sight in pharmacies, often promoted for a broad array of health benefits ranging...