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Vegetable and fruit could help lower the colon cancer risk in never smokers

Men who were never smokers and with a higher intake of vegetables and fruit combined and fruit alone had lower risks of colon cancer.

Can vitamin C help treat COVID-19?

Scientists from ViaMed Polyclinic and elsewhere found that low doses of vitamin C are effective and safe for people with COVID-19 to take.

Healthy plant-based diets could reduce risk of gum disease

Scientists from Southern Medical University found that eating a healthy plant-based diet could help reduce the risk of gum disease.

Vitamin D may reduce dangerous complications in type 2 diabetes

Adequate vitamin D levels in the body may reduce microvascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes.

Healthy plant-based diets may reduce frailty in older people

Scientists from several universities in Spain found that healthy plant-based diets may reduce the risk of frailty in older people.

Extra-virgin olive oil could reduce depression symptoms, study finds

Scientists from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences found extra-virgin olive oil could reduce symptoms in people with severe depression.

Vitamin C intake may help slow down aging

Scientists from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University found that Vitamin C intake is linked to telomere length and may slow down aging.

Eating chocolate linked to lower death risk in women

Scientists from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center found that eating chocolate linked to lower death risk in women.

Ready meals may not be the best for you, or the Earth

Scientists found that ready meals are not only not as nutritious as home-cooked meals, but also have a higher carbon footprint.

Extra virgin olive oil may prevent heart disease in people with chronic kidney disease

Scientists found that extra virgin olive oil may prevent heart disease in people with chronic kidney disease.