Vitamin D deficiency: Symptoms, causes, and prevention

Poor nutrition and not enough natural sunlight can cause a vitamin D deficiency. In this article, learn more about the symptoms and risk factors.

Plant fats alter gut bacteria to ease Crohn’s symptoms

A diet high in coconut oil and other plant-derived fats may alter gut bacteria diversity, reducing gut inflammation for patients with Crohn’s disease.

Occupation may be a major factor in vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D levels in most occupational groups are well below those considered optimal for health, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

What are hemoglobin levels?

What is hemoglobin, and what do high and low hemoglobin levels mean? Learn more about symptoms, treatment, and who is at risk from hemoglobin imbalances.

Garcinia cambogia: Does it work?

What is garcinia cambogia and how might it be connected to weight loss? Learn about other benefits, how much you should take, and potential risks.

Rheumatoid arthritis: Regular fish intake may ease symptoms

Eating more than two portions of fish every week was found to reduce disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study reveals.

Extra-virgin olive oil may prevent Alzheimer’s

A new study investigates the effect of extra-virgin olive oil on cognitive decline and brain inflammation in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Grape extracts may protect against colon cancer

A new study examines the effect of grape compounds in mice and human cells. The compounds suppress cancer stem cells, which may drive cancerous tumors.

Somogyi effect: Causes and prevention

What is the Somogyi effect, who does it affect, and what are the symptoms? What causes the Somogyi effect, how is it diagnosed, and how is it treated?

Dairy: Is it good or bad for you?

There are numerous arguments for and against dairy consumption, with some experts regarding dairy intake as harmful. Is dairy good or bad for our health?

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