The changing nutritional needs of older adults and how to meet them
As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses such as...
Sugary drinks may increase cancer risk, study finds
A new study suggests that drinking too many sugary beverages may raise the risk of dying from certain types of cancer. Researchers found that...
Sugary drinks may cause millions of diabetes and heart disease cases worldwide
A new study estimates that sugary drinks contribute to millions of cases of type 2 diabetes and heart disease each year.
Researchers from Tufts University’s...
Fried potatoes may raise blood pressure in women, study finds
A new study from Imperial College London suggests that how potatoes are cooked plays an important role in their effect on blood pressure and...
Can vitamin B3 supplement increase cancer risk?
Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, has been widely promoted for its potential health benefits, including improved heart, brain, and metabolic function.
However,...
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can't sleep at night?
Researchers say the reason – and the solution – could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can...
The role of sugars in protecting the brain
For years, scientists studying brain aging have focused on proteins and DNA. But what if a crucial piece of the puzzlehas been overlooked?
A team of...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with diabetes
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds and vitamin D may help improve blood pressure in people with...
Some nutrient may reduce heart disease by clearing artery plaques
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a condition where fatty plaques build up in arteries—playing a major role. These plaques can...
This new salt substitute may help lower blood pressure
Many people love salty foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread.
But in the U.S., the average person eats too much salt, consuming over 3,400 milligrams of sodium...