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...
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...
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...
How to drink coffee to boost heart health
A recent study from Semmelweis University found that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day might protect your heart and reduce the...
Vitamin D supplements do not lower heart disease risk, study finds
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for adults over 65. At the same time, many seniors have low levels of Vitamin...
High doses of this vitamin may cause temporary vision loss
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is often used to lower cholesterol levels. It can be bought with a prescription or over the counter...
Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity
A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older...
B vitamins may help lower drug-resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a major cause of heart disease and stroke. For many...
Seed oils aren’t the enemy—it’s how we use them that matters
You may have heard that seed oils are bad for your health, but nutrition experts say that’s not the whole story.
In fact, seed oils...
Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause chronic inflammation
A new study has found a strong link between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation—a condition that plays a role in many...