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Oranges may hold the key to reducing obesity and diabetes

A recent study from Western University found a molecule in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin may help reduce obesity and prevent diabetes and...

A new supplement may help control diabetes, lower blood sugar

Type 2 diabetes is a disease whereby the body is unable to control the level of sugar in the blood because of defects in...

How to avoid the winter blues

Winter depression and melancholy: The less light exposure one has, the more one’s mood may decline.

Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size

A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...

Common weight-loss drug can lower body fat, protect heart health

A recent study from UT Southwestern found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health. In people who are overweight or have...

How many alcohol drinks is too many

In a study from the University of Illinois Chicago, scientists found that even small quantities of alcohol can trigger changes in a brain area...

How to deal with bad air quality

Even though you can’t see it, the air you breathe can affect your health.

Troubled sleep may be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

In Australia, almost one million adults have type 2 diabetes. Globally, type 2 diabetes affects more than 422 million people. In a study from the...

Playing piano may boost your brain power, scientists say

In a study from the University of Bath, scientists found the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain's ability...

Healthy weight control: Balancing eating and exercise

Keeping off weight during the holiday season can be tough. But there are many reasons to maintain a healthy weight all year round. A healthy...