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...
Vitamin B3 boosts body’s natural cancer fighters, study finds
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a promising new way to improve cancer treatment by using a vitamin most people already know—vitamin...
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...
Rosemary compound shows promise for Alzheimer’s treatment
Rosemary has long been linked to memory. In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the character Ophelia says, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.”
Now, modern science is taking a...
Surgery or weight-loss drugs? A bariatric surgeon weighs in
With over 40% of Americans classified as obese, the need for effective long-term weight-loss solutions is greater than ever.
Obesity can lead to serious health...
Bedtime snack may prevent gut disease and diabetes
About one in three people in the United States has prediabetes, and most of them are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
While doctors...
Potassium may be key to lowering blood pressure, study finds
A new study from the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that eating more potassium-rich foods may be better for lowering blood pressure than...
Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, especially when medications fall short
A recent study from the University of Maine has found that B vitamins might be a helpful way to lower high blood pressure, especially...
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...