High Fiber, Yogurt Diet Associated with Lower Lung Cancer Risk
A diet high in fiber and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, according to a study by Vanderbilt University Medical...
Human “Inner Salamander” May Regenerate Cartilage to Combat Osteoarthritis
Contrary to popular belief, cartilage in human joints can repair itself through a process similar to that used by creatures such as salamanders and...
Bone, Not Adrenaline, Drives Fight or Flight Response
When faced with a predator or sudden danger, the heart rate goes up, breathing becomes more rapid, and fuel in the form of glucose...
Study Finds Onion and Garlic Consumption May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for...
Plant-Based Diets: How Choline Deficiency Affects Childhood Brain Development and Alzheimer’s
Researchers are becoming increasingly concerned that plant-based and vegan diets can lead to widespread deficiencies of dietary choline, an essential nutrient that is critical...
High Doses of Vitamin D May Speed Loss of Bone Mineral...
Exposing bare skin to sunlight for as little as 10-15 minutes is all it takes for the human body to synthesize the vitamin D...
On the Keto Diet? Skip Cheat Days to Avoid Damaging Blood...
The often embraced 'cheat day' is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research from...
Bacteria Living on Our Eyeballs May Help to Treat Common Eye...
You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses...
Tea and Apple Flavonoids Aid in Preventing Cancer and Heart Disease
Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research...
Dietary Choline Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
A new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland is the first to observe that dietary intake of phosphatidylcholine is associated with...
