•Consumption of avocados did not affect participants’ belly fat and weight, but it did help people reduce their sodium intake and eat more healthy fats, among other health benefits.
•Experts suggest adding avocados to desserts, salads, smoothies, sandwiches, and other...
Scientists believe they have uncovered a missing link between how consuming junk food increases the risk of developing cancer.
A Singapore study looked at the effect of methylglyoxal, a compound produced when the body breaks down fatty and sugary foods,...
No one knows for sure whether or not Juan Ponce de León was really after the so-called "Fountain of Youth," when he set sail for the island of Bimini - an uncharted land in what we now know as...
Magnesium is a crucial mineral we need to regulate our heartbeat, digestion, mood, stabilize our blood sugar, and care for our bones.
It’s also one of the quickest minerals to be depleted in the body during times of stress, which...
Manufacturers of yogurt in the United States can now claim on their product labels their snacks may help reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
According to the FDA, there was some evidence—but not a consensus—that eating two cups of...
The health world is usually focused on the heart, lungs and skin the most, but kidney health is equally as important. Your kidneys are essential to your overall health as they are responsible for removing waste from the body,...
If you have ever endured a bad case of food poisoning, you probably already know choosing easy-to-digest, simple foods like plain crackers can help suppress indigestion symptoms.
The most straightforward foods to digest are low in fat and dietary fiber....
The annual Environmental Working Group analysis identifies the ‘Dirty Dozen’ and ‘Clean Fifteen’ choices with the most and least pesticide residue.
The new report said government lab tests have identified pesticides in a wide range of nonorganic produce, including almost...
Just as what you eat can affect your heart, a growing body of research shows it’s just as important for your brain health.
For example, a recent study by researchers at Rush niversity Medical Center in Chicago shows the MIND...
A new study explores the connections on a molecular level between Alzheimer’s and Type 2 diabetes, supporting the notion of Alzheimer’s as “Type 3 diabetes.”
The research found that a diet high in fat suppresses an essential gut protein, Jak3,...
