Thinking of trying a new diet? Here are 4 questions to ask before you...
In a world obsessed with dieting, it's no surprise that many people try new diets to lose weight. In fact, about 42% of adults...
Common sugary drinks may increase your risk of cancer
A recent study suggests that even drinking small amounts of sugary beverages every day may increase the risk of developing cancer. Sugary drinks include...
How being bilingual can help keep your brain sharp as you age
Learning and using more than one language might help protect your brain as you get older.
According to Tanya Dash, an expert at the University...
The surprising health benefits of eating grapes
Recent research led by Dr. John Pezzuto at Western New England University has uncovered some surprising and exciting benefits of eating grapes.
These studies, published...
Manganese is a new hope in heart disease treatment
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a condition characterized by the buildup of plaques in the arteries—playing a significant...
This dried fruit may help reduce high blood pressure
Prunes are dried plums that are sweet and chewy and do not contain any added sugar.
They are rich in vitamin B6, manganese, and copper,...
Is still water better for you than sparkling water
Still or sparkling? It's a question you'll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference.
But is there any difference...
Eating fish, not omega-3 supplements during pregnancy linked to lower autism risk
A new study has found that eating fish during pregnancy is linked to a lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.
The research...
Vitamin B1 may help reduce fatigue in inflammatory bowel disease patients, study finds
Fatigue is a common and exhausting symptom for many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Now, a new study from Denmark sheds light on why...
Vitamin D plays a critical role in inflammatory bowel disease
A recent study has uncovered a connection between low vitamin D levels and inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
This research, published in...