Why more women in their 30s are drinking heavily—and what it means for their...
In recent years, doctors and public health experts have noticed a worrying trend.
Alcohol use and alcohol-related deaths are rising among women, especially those in...
Could simple B vitamins help lower blood pressure when medicines fail?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke....
Low vitamin D may worsen gut inflammation
Vitamin D is best known for helping build strong bones and supporting the immune system, but new research suggests it may also play an...
Low-fiber diet may quickly harm memory in older brains, study warns
Food choices can affect not only the body but also the brain, especially as people grow older.
Scientists have long known that highly processed foods...
How your daily diet could increase your longevity
The saying “you are what you eat” has been repeated for generations, but scientists are now beginning to understand just how true it may...
Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
A recent study from Rutgers University explored how vitamin D affects brain function in older adults.
Many people know vitamin D helps keep bones strong,...
How much vitamin D do you really need to lower blood pressure?
A new study shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older adults who are overweight or obese.
But taking more...
Eating eggs daily not linked to heart disease or death risk
Scientists from McMaster University have found that eating one egg per day is not linked to an increased risk of heart disease or death.
Eggs...
15-second ads may be the secret to beating junk food cravings
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia suggests that very short health advertisements could help people resist junk food cravings and...
Plant-based eating may reverse obesity-related diseases
Scientists from SLUHN Family Medicine Residency–Warren and other institutions have found that plant-based diets may play a major role in preventing obesity and related...