Drop the Steak Knife: Red Meat Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Cornell University via Newswise – Eating two servings of unprocessed red meat, processed meat or poultry a week has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Newswise —…
Treating Prostate Cancer with Green Tea
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Green tea has been called nature’s defense against cancer. Population studies linking green tea consumption with lower cancer risk have led some…
Algae Shown to Improve Gastrointestinal Health
University of California San Diego via Newswise – Project is the first to test green algae on symptoms related to human digestion. Newswise — A widespread, fast-growing plant called Chlamydomonas…
Health: Vegetarian Diet Linked With Lower Risk of Urinary Tract Infections
Scientific Reports via EurekAlert – A vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study in Scientific Reports suggests. UTIs are usually caused…
Gut Reaction: How Immunity Ramps Up Against Incoming Threats
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute via Science Daily – A new study has revealed how the gut’s protective mechanisms ramp up significantly with food intake, and at times of the…
Winter Aches & Pains? Try These 8 Effective Natural Pain Relievers Today
Dr. Don Colbert – Looking for natural pain relievers? Of course, there are many options. We’ve provided 8 that are effective, can be initiated easily at home, and are affordable.…
Why Eating Yogurt May Help Lessen the Risk of Breast Cancer
Lancaster University via NewsWise – One of the causes of breast cancer may be inflammation triggered by harmful bacteria say researchers. Newswise — Scientists say their idea- as yet unproven…
How Does Your Diet Affect Depression?
Sara Ryding, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – The occurrence of depression has increased drastically in the past few decades. Suicide, the most serious outcome of depression, is one of the…
Is Cocoa Good for the Brain?
Mihaela Dimitrova, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – One of the most fascinating scientific challenges is to enhance human cognitive abilities. Research interests have been focused on preventing age-related cognitive decline…
America’s Most Widely Consumed Oil Causes Genetic Changes in the Brain
University of California – Riverside via Science Daily – New research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s…
Weight Loss and Health Improvements with Mediterranean, Fasting & Paleo Diets
University of Otago via Science Daily – There were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting and Paleo diets, though adherence to…
Should You Start Drinking Olive Oil Every Day?
Dr. Don Colbert – Drinking olive oil every day offers many health benefits both in theory and in practice. Drink it straight, or add a drizzle to foods. From brain…
Gut Bacteria May be One Culprit for Increase of Colorectal Cancer in Younger People
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center via Newswise – A bacteria typically linked to periodontal disease, Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nuc), could play an important role in the rising incidence of colorectal…
New Study Debunks Notion that Salt Consumption Contributes to Weight Loss
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center via Newswise – Well-controlled study of more than 400 participants supports reducing salt intake as an important public health strategy to decrease incidence of hypertension.…
Parkinson’s Disease Could Be Prevented by Gut Microbes
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical Net – One common gut organism that helps us digest food better could also be a powerful instrument in preventing or reversing the symptoms…
