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.
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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...
DASH diet for high blood pressure may reduce gout symptoms
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University found that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known trigger of gout.
Gout is...
One avocado a day does not reduce belly fat, but could reduce bad blood...
Scientists from Penn State found that eating one avocado a day has no effect on belly fat, liver fat, or waist circumference in overweight...