A review of COPD-friendly foods for lung health
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common lung condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Managing COPD involves various strategies, including medications and...
Milk and dairy foods may prevent chronic diseases, study finds
In a study originating from the University of Granada, a spotlight has been cast upon milk and dairy products, illuminating their potential to confer...
How keto diet can help fight epilepsy
In the realm of epilepsy treatments, there’s a surprising champion that doesn’t come in a pill bottle – it's a diet!
The ketogenic, or "keto"...
Scientists find the link between ultra-processed foods and cancer
A comprehensive assessment conducted by scientists from Imperial College London and other institutions reveals a potential association between high intake of ultra-processed foods and...
Can intermittent fasting benefit your health?
As diet trends zip in and out of our lives, intermittent fasting, a particular form of diet that involves cycles of eating and not...
Scientists find the potential role of PUFAs in platelet production
Patients grappling with low platelet counts, particularly those undergoing chemotherapy, stand on a precipice, ever-threatened by the peril of uncontrolled bleeding.
While transfusions offer a...
The power of Mediterranean and low-fat diets for heart health
In a world where an abundance of dietary advice pervades, a review in The BMJ presents a robust argument for the superiority of Mediterranean...
How diet could help prevent vision loss in older people
For those experiencing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a gradual loss of sharp, central vision becomes a poignant reality, transforming everyday sights into fading memories.
AMD...
A deeper bite into the health implications of apples
Debunking the Age-Old Adage
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” – a maxim most of us have encountered at some point in our...
How diet can affect your risk of vision loss
If your eyes were a camera, the macula would be the central part of the lens that helps you see clearly.
But sometimes, especially as...