Alcohol and cancer: What you need to know
Most people know that smoking can cause cancer, but did you know that drinking alcohol can also increase your cancer risk?
Many people don’t realize...
Trouble sleeping? The culprit may be something you ate
Can't sleep at night?
Researchers say the reason – and the solution – could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with diabetes
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds and vitamin D may help improve blood pressure in people with...
Better diet means lower lung cancer risk, study finds
When people think about diet and cancer, they often connect it to diseases like liver or pancreatic cancer.
Red meat, alcohol, and processed foods have...
This plant compound may help stop deadly brain cancer
Scientists at UCLA have discovered a potential new way to treat glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer.
Their research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...
Can fasting-mimicking diets help treat cancer?
Cancer treatment is a field full of constant research and new ideas. One of the latest concepts gaining attention is the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD).
This...
Can low-carb, high-fat diets really help you lose weight?
Low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diets, such as the ketogenic or "keto" diet, have gained popularity in recent years for their potential to help people lose...
Alcohol increases colon cancer risk, while calcium and whole foods offer protection
A large-scale study led by researchers at the University of Oxford’s Cancer Epidemiology Unit has found strong links between dietary habits and colorectal cancer risk.
The study, published...
Low vitamin C may increase body weight
A new study from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found a strong connection between low vitamin C levels and increased body weight.
This discovery...
Alcohol increases risk of severe head injuries in older adults who fall
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults in the United States, often resulting in serious consequences like traumatic brain injuries.
In 2021,...
Can plant-based diets help you lose weight? Here’s what science says
Eating a plant-based diet means focusing on foods that come from plants, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and seeds, while minimizing or eliminating...
Early breakfast and longer overnight fasting may help keep weight in check
New research suggests that not just what we eat, but also when we eat, plays an important role in managing body weight.
A study published...