Reducing diabetes risk with a personalized diet

A new study concludes that personalized dietary changes could be significantly more effective at managing blood sugar than traditional methods.

What to know about the warfarin diet

Warfarin is a blood thinner that can be more effective when restricting foods that are vitamin K-rich. Examples of these include broccoli and asparagus

Short-term, low-carb diets better for weight loss than low-fat diets

A new clinical review concludes that low-carb diets are safe and effective. Low-carb diets are more effective than low-fat diets in the short-term.

Researchers identify dietary fat that could offer more effective epilepsy treatment

In a new study, decanoic acid, which forms part of the MCT ketogenic diet, was found to be more effective than current medications in preventing seizures in people with epilepsy.

Study: A low-carb diet outperforms a low-fat diet when it comes to health outcomes

Low-carbohydrate eating is more effective for heart health and weight loss than low-fat dieting, a new study finds. These outcomes counter the current U.S.

Red grape chemical may help prevent bowel cancer, but less is more

Resveratrol, a chemical found in red grapes, is more effective in smaller doses at preventing bowel cancer in mice than high doses, according to new research* published in the journal Science…

Hit the weights, not the treadmill, to reduce belly fat

January will soon be here, with the popular resolution to lose weight. But a new study suggests lifting weights is more effective than aerobic exercise at reducing abdominal fat.

Low-carb vs. low-fat diets; obesity and diabetes

1. Low-carb trumps low-fat for weight loss and cardiovascular riskA low-carbohydrate diet is more effective for weight loss and reducing cardiovascular risk factors than a low-fat diet…

Chemotherapy may be assisted by natural plant compounds

Researchers at Plant & Food Research have identified plant compounds present in carrots and parsley that may one day support more effective delivery of chemotherapy treatments.

Weight loss surgery ‘more effective than diet and exercise’

To maintain a healthy weight, medical professionals emphasize that diet and exercise are key. But a new study suggests that for those who are obese, weight-loss surgery is more effective at reducing body weight, compared with non-surgical methods…

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