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Omega-3 from seafood may help lower risk of chronic kidney disease

People with higher levels of seafood-derived n-3 PUFAs had a lower risk of developing CKD compared to those with lower levels.

Mediterranean diet could help keep your muscles strong

A news study finds that people who followed the Mediterranean diet more closely were stronger than those who didn't.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to fatty liver disease, study finds

New scientific findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency may be associated with more severe forms of NAFLD.

These nutrients could help boost ovarian cancer survival

Overall, the findings of this study suggest that eating more vitamin C and β-carotene may improve the survival of women with ovarian cancer.

Can vitamin D help prevent or treat cancer?

Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D may be important in reducing the risk of developing colorectal and breast cancer.

Mediterranean diet linked to lower dementia risk, shows study

Higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, independent of genetic risk.

Vegan and vegetarian diets linked to this dental problem

The overall periodontal health was much better in vegans/vegetarians than omnivores. However, vegans/vegetarians showed more dental erosion than omnivores.

Alternate day fasting plus aerobic exercise could reduce liver fat

Scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago found that alternate-day fasting plus aerobic exercise could reduce liver fat.

Physical activity and healthy diet may reduce death risk in fatty liver disease

Getting enough physical activity and eating a healthy diet could help lower the risk of serious health complications like heart disease in people with NAFLD.

How Mediterranean diet could benefit people with type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the Second University of Naples suggest eating the Mediterranean diet could benefit health in people with type 2 diabetes.