Vitamin A overdose adds new risk during U.S. measles outbreak
As measles spreads quickly across the United States, a new and surprising problem is emerging: some children are getting sick not from the virus...
How calorie-free sweetener might confuse the brain and increase hunger
A new study has found that sucralose, a common calorie-free sweetener, may affect the brain in unexpected ways—especially when it comes to hunger.
Scientists at...
High-dose vitamin D may help slow early multiple sclerosis
A new study from researchers in France has found that taking high doses of vitamin D every two weeks may help reduce disease activity...
Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure
We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...
Vitamin B12 may help lower chronic inflammation, study finds
A new study has revealed a strong link between low levels of vitamin B12 and chronic inflammation — a condition tied to serious health...
Why vitamin B3 could help fight cancer
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could help improve cancer treatment. They found that a common vitamin —...
What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s subtle, but significant
There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues.
But I’ll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins...
How vitamin B might help lower hard-to-control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue affecting people all over the world. If left untreated, it can lead to heart...
How vitamin D affects brain function in older people
Most people know that vitamin D helps keep our bones strong. We get it from sunlight, certain foods, or supplements. But in recent years,...
Fried potatoes may raise blood pressure in women, study finds
A new study from Imperial College London suggests that how potatoes are cooked plays an important role in their effect on blood pressure and...