Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of colorectal cancers

Eating a vegetarian diet was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancers compared with nonvegetarians in a study of Seventh-Day Adventist men and women, according to a new article.

‘Love hormone’ nasal spray could reduce calorie intake in men

Researchers have found that administering a nasal spray containing oxytocin led to men consuming less calories in a subsequent meal than those who received a placebo spray.

University of Leicester-led study reveals how dietary phosphate can increase heart disease risk

A new study has found that high phosphate levels can cause a stress signal inside the cells that line blood vessels, leading to the release of microparticles that promote the formation of blood…

Study refutes benefits of popular anti-aging supplement

Commonly used to combat aging, ubiquinone is a dietary supplement that is hailed for its antioxidant properties. But it may not be an antioxidant after all, a new study finds.

Omega-3 fatty acids appear to protect damaged heart after heart attack

Study suggests this therapy may provide added benefits to standard careTaking omega-3 fatty acids appeared to lower inflammation and guard against further declines in heart function among recent…