More fruit, less processed meat could prevent thousands of illnesses by 2050
What if everyone in the Netherlands ate two pieces of fruit each day and gave up processed meats like sausages and hamburgers?
A new study...
Chewing gum made from beans could help stop the spread of flu and herpes
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an antiviral chewing gum that may help reduce the spread of common viruses like influenza and...
Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it,...
Study finds a new way to treat alcohol-related liver damage
Many people think that once the liver is badly damaged—especially by alcohol—it can’t recover.
But new research and patient care methods are proving that the...
What should know about high blood pressure drugs and their side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that often requires medication to keep it under control.
These medicines can lower the risk of...
This exercising may be better for building muscle strength
When it comes to exercise, many people wonder whether it’s better to work out a little every day or dedicate a longer session once...
Pain is the leading symptom in long COVID, study finds
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that pain is the most common and severe symptom reported by...
Eating less processed meat can prevent diabetes and other diseases
Reducing the amount of processed meat people eat in the US by one-third could prevent over 350,000 cases of diabetes in the next 10...
Scientists discover potential cure for eating disorder
A research team led by McGill University, in collaboration with French scientists, has made a significant breakthrough in understanding and potentially treating anorexia nervosa.
This...
Common causes of eating disorders you need to know
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, impacting their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.
These disorders, including...