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Diet rich in rice may help reduce heart disease risk

Scientists from Gifu University found that eating a diet rich in rice may benefit heart health in the Japanese population. The research was published in...

Refined grains may increase risks of heart disease and death

Scientists from St John’s Research Institute found that a high intake of highly processed (refined) grains is linked to higher risks of heart disease...

Dark chocolate and almonds may protect heart health in obese people

Scientists from Penn State University found that eating nearly almonds every day—either alone or combined with dark chocolate and cocoa—may reduce the risk for...

Plant-based diets could harm bone health unless you get enough vitamin D and calcium

Scientists from the University of Helsinki found that plant-based diets can pose a risk to bone health if adequate calcium and vitamin D intakes...

Eating whole grains may help control blood pressure, blood sugar

Scientists from Tufts University found that people who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood...

Eating spicy foods linked to lower death risk, study shows

Scientists from Peking and Harvard Universities found that eating spicy food frequently is linked to lower death risks. Capsaicinoids, which include the compound capsaicin, are...

Vegetarian diets protect heart health in people with diabetes

Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that plant-based diets improve blood sugar control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in...

Adding salt to foods at the table linked to high risk of early death

Scientists from Tulane University found that people who add extra salt to their food at the table have a higher risk of early death. Your...

Chinese heart-healthy diet could lower blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from Peking University found that eating a modified version of traditional Chinese food containing half the amount of sodium may strongly lower blood...

Fruits and vegetables could help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere found that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods is linked to a lower risk of developing...