How ultra-processed foods harm your health — even without overeating
Over the past 50 years, the number of people with obesity and type 2 diabetes has gone up a lot.
At the same time, sperm...
Why so few Americans with high blood pressure use salt substitutes
Salt substitutes are widely recognized as a simple, inexpensive way to cut down on sodium and manage high blood pressure, yet new research shows...
Why vitamin B3 can help fight cancer
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a new way to make cancer treatment more effective by using the body’s natural defenses—natural killer...
Can diet help fight brain cancer? New study shows hope
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer, and sadly, most patients survive only one or two years after diagnosis.
These tumors grow quickly,...
How vitamin D may boost memory but slow reaction in older adults
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies can make it when we are exposed to sunlight. It is well known...
Plumb tired of the same old fruits? Try plums
Grocery stores and farmers markets are bursting with vibrant colors, with towers of bright green watermelons and multicolored displays of berries garnering the spotlight.
But...
What exactly are you eating? The nutritional ‘dark matter’ in your food
When scientists cracked the human genome in 2003—sequencing the entire genetic code of a human being—many expected it would unlock the secrets of disease.
But...
Not so sweet: Artificial sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline
Artificial sweeteners are often marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, especially for people trying to cut calories or manage conditions like diabetes.
But a...
Low vitamin D levels may increase inflammation
A new study from the University of South Australia has found a clear link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of...
Why ultra-processed foods may be more harmful than you think
For decades, obesity and type 2 diabetes have been on the rise, while men’s reproductive health has been declining, with sperm quality dropping worldwide.
Many...