How soft drinks may mess with your gut and immune system—but there’s hope
A new study has found that drinking soft drinks with added white sugar can change the DNA of gut bacteria and affect the immune...
How a popular sweetener could be damaging your brain’s defenses
Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.
But new research suggests this widely-used...
Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies
Herbs like ashwagandha and turmeric are now widely recognized as part of the global wellness lexicon.
But ayurveda, India's traditional system of medicine with a...
Foods older people with high blood pressure should avoid
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue for older adults. It raises the risk of serious problems like heart disease, strokes,...
Can a simple mineral help reverse heart disease?
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. One of the main reasons people get heart disease is because...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that B vitamins might help lower blood pressure, especially for people whose blood pressure doesn’t go down with regular medicine.
The...
Older people should avoid these food to protect kidney health
Your kidneys are vital organs that filter waste from your blood, regulate fluid levels, and maintain essential mineral balance in your body.
While they are...
Can Ozempic quiet the urge to binge eat? What we know so far
Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are becoming increasingly popular for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes.
These medications belong to a group called GLP-1 agonists,...
Could low Vitamin D make COVID-19 worse? What new research suggests
As COVID-19 continues to circulate in new waves, researchers are looking beyond vaccines to find other ways to protect people—especially those at higher risk.
A...
Potassium-enriched salt can lower blood pressure effectively
For years, health experts have warned about the dangers of eating too much salt. Too much sodium raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of...