Navigating nutrition during cancer treatment: A dietitian’s advice
During cancer treatment, our bodies require optimal nourishment, so eating well is especially important.
Unfortunately, the treatments themselves—including chemotherapy and radiation—can interfere with appetite and...
Vitamin D may play a role in inflammatory bowel disease
A recent study published in the journal Medicine has found a possible connection between low vitamin D levels and increased inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel...
Are current vitamin D recommendations enough for heart health?
New research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has raised concerns about whether the current recommended Vitamin D dosages are adequate to protect...
This hormone may play a big role in binge drinking
A new study led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine has revealed that the hormone estrogen plays a key role in binge drinking behavior...
The best and worst meat replacements for your health, your wallet and the planet...
By now it’s well established that meat and dairy are at least partly to blame for the climate crisis. And without coming off our...
High dose of vitamin B3 linked to eye diseases
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a nutrient commonly used to manage high cholesterol. It is available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms...
This vitamin can enhance cancer treatment effects
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have found a promising way to improve cancer treatments by boosting the body’s natural defense cells, called natural...
Vitamin B is a natural ally against high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious global health issue affecting millions. While medications can help manage it, some people continue to struggle...
The best diet for a healthy heart after 50
A new study has shed light on a crucial question for people over 50: What is the best diet to keep your heart healthy...
How vitamin D helps control high blood pressure
When we think about vitamin D, we usually associate it with strong bones and a healthy immune system.
But this "sunshine vitamin" does much more...