Artificial sweeteners are linked to higher cancer risk
Scientists from Sorbonne Paris Nord University and elsewhere found artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages are linked to higher cancer risk.
The research was published...
Why vitamin D supplement may not protect your heart health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among older adults around the world. As people age, their risk of heart problems such...
All about vitamin C: why we need it and how to get it
Vitamin C isn’t just for fighting colds. It plays a vital role in many aspects of health, supporting the body in ways that go...
A Japanese-style diet linked to lower risk of cognitive decline
Scientists from the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and other institutions have found that eating a Japanese-style diet may be associated with a...
Drinking green or black tea could help lower blood pressure
Scientists from Guilan University of Medical Sciences have found that regularly drinking green or black tea may help lower blood pressure.
The findings were published...
Antioxidants could help protect cognitive health
Previous studies have suggested that antioxidants—substances that protect the body from harmful molecules known as free radicals—may help reduce the risk of cognitive disorders...
Blackcurrant extract could help lower blood sugar after meals
Scientists from King’s College London have found that consuming blackcurrant extract may help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal.
Blackcurrants are nutrient-dense...
This everyday vitamin may quiet inflammation effectively
Chronic inflammation is a hidden problem that plays a role in many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and disorders that affect the brain...
Which vitamins help repair your liver?
The liver is one of the body’s most important organs. It helps your body in many ways—like breaking down food, removing harmful substances, making...
Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink
Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.
Now we consume an average of almost two kilos per person each year – sometimes with very specific...