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...
From raw garlic cloves to cayenne pepper: Why ‘natural’ DIY skincare can leave you...
Scrolling through social media, it's hard to miss influencers raiding the pantry for "natural" beauty fixes: baking-soda scrubs, garlic spot sticks, cayenne masks that...
Vitamin D may boost memory—but too much could slow you down
Vitamin D is best known for helping us build strong bones, but recent research shows it may also play an important role in keeping...