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...
Coffee or green tea? What they really mean for your blood pressure
Many people around the world begin their mornings with either a cup of coffee or green tea. Coffee is well known for helping people...
How vitamin D can benefit your blood pressure health
When most people think of vitamin D, they usually think about strong bones and a healthy immune system. That’s because this vitamin helps our...