Low-Salt Diets May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Death
A large worldwide study has found that, contrary to popular thought, low-salt diets may not be beneficial and may actually increase the risk of...
Antibiotics That Kill Gut Bacteria Also Block Growth of New Brain...
Antibiotics strong enough to kill off gut bacteria can also stop the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus, a section of the...
Researchers Identify Best Foods for Preventing Chronic Inflammation
A new study by the University of Liverpool's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease has identified food stuffs that can help prevent chronic inflammation...
Unique Form of Vitamin B3 Restores Mitochondrial Stem Cells to Reduce...
Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is an amazing form of vitamin B3 that has previously been shown in numerous studies to be effective in boosting metabolism....
Higher Levels of Vitamin D Linked to 67 Percent Lower Risk...
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that higher levels of vitamin D – specifically serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D –are associated with a...
Study Links Saturated Fats with Altered Circadian Cycles and Metabolic Disorders
A new study explains why some saturated fats are 'bad' – and suggests that the problem may be in the timing. The research from Texas A&M links consumption of saturated...
Vitamin C From Fruits and Vegetables Shown to Protect Against Cataracts
Need another reason to eat more fruits and vegetables? Higher dietary intake of vitamin C has been found to have a potentially preventative effect on...
Six Products a Food Poisoning Expert Will Never Eat
Every year there are approximately 48 million cases of food-borne illnesses in the U.S., according to the FDA. Of these, an estimated 128,000 people are hospitalized for...
Life-Extending Hormone Protects Thymus Gland, Bolsters Body’s Immune Response
A hormone that extends lifespan in mice by 40% is produced by specialized cells in the thymus gland, according to a new study by...
Methylene Blue Reverses Human Cell Aging, Treats Progeria Symptoms in New...
University of Maryland (UMD) researchers report that methylene blue (MB), a common chemical with a 120-year-long history of diverse applications, can treat progeria, a rare genetic disease...
