Diet and Lifestyle
An omega-3 fatty acid that’s poison for tumors
Multidisciplinary team discovers the biochemical mechanism that allows docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and other related fatty acids to slow tumor development. …
Read Full ArticleStudy shows new links between high fat diets and colon cancer
New research has shown how high-fat diets can trigger a molecular cascade of events that leads to intestinal and colon cancer. …
Read Full ArticleHigh caffeine consumption may be associated with increased glaucoma risk
Consuming large amounts of daily caffeine may increase the risk of glaucoma more than three-fold for those with a genetic predisposition to higher eye pressure. …
Read Full ArticleDiabetes remission diet also lowers blood pressure and reduces need for medication
New research has shown that sustained weight loss to manage type 2 diabetes can also effectively control high blood pressure. …
Read Full ArticleWaking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
Genetic study suggests waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person’s risk of major depression by 23 percent. …
Read Full ArticleAlcohol may have immediate effect on atrial fibrillation risk
Alcohol appears to have an immediate–or near-immediate–effect on heart rhythm, significantly increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) episodes. …
Read Full ArticleHealthy weight loss maintenance with exercise and obesity drug
Study demonstrates for the first time how it is possible for obese individuals to maintain long-term weight loss. …
Read Full ArticleAlzheimer’s disease: Mediterranean diet may prevent memory loss and dementia
A regular Mediterranean-like dietary pattern may protect against pathological protein accumulation in the brain and neurodegeneration. …
Read Full ArticleOne cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease
Eating just one cup of nitrate-rich leafy green vegetables each day can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. …
Read Full ArticleToo much dietary salt suppresses immune cells
As well as raising our blood pressure, too much dietary salt can severely disrupt the energy balance in immune cells and stop them from working properly. …
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