Scientist debunks 6 common myths about healthy diet
Healthy eating is a big part of a healthy lifestyle, and it can help prevent many chronic health conditions, such as obesity, type 2...
How smoking can change your brain genetically
In a recent study, researchers find that chronic, frequent tobacco smokers have a decreased number of cannabinoid CB1 receptors, the "pot receptor", when compared...
Why high-fiber food could protect us from depression and anxiety
In a new study, a team of Ireland researchers finds that eating high fiber foods may reduce the effects of stress on our gut...
Most nutrient supplements, including omega-3, cannot protect the heart
Many people take vitamin or mineral supplements every day, hoping these supplements provide their body enough nutrients and keep them healthy.
However, one recent study...
Depression and bipolar disorder linked to body clock
In a new study, researchers from the University of Glasgow find that genetically, the body clock, or circadian rhythms, are linked to mood disorders...
How the body clock controls inflammation
In a new study, researchers at RCSI and Trinity College Dublin find how the body clock controls the inflammatory response.
The finding may help develop...
Inducing labor at 39 weeks could reduce C-section rate
In a new study, researchers find that inducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy helps reduce rates of cesarean...
Lowering blood pressure could reduces risk of mild cognitive impairment, dementia
In a recent study, researchers from UAB find that lowering one’s blood pressure is beneficial not only for the heart, but also for the...
Why alcohol can increase your cancer risk
In a new study, researchers find that alcohol can damage DNA in stem cells.
This could help explain why drinking increases risk of cancer.
Previous research...
5 common weight loss myths you should know
Obesity and overweight can greatly hurt our health by increasing the risk of many chronic disease, like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood...