Vitamin D: Recent research uncovers new benefits

Vitamin D draws a great deal of scientific attention. In this Spotlight, we delve into recent research and explore the vitamin’s disease-fighting powers.

What are the health benefits of watermelon?

Some people avoid watermelon because they say it has high levels of sugar. However, according to recent research, the sweet red-fleshed fruit appears to be associated with a wide range of benefits.

Could A Diet High In Fish And Flax Help Prevent Broken Hips?

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may reduce the risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women, recent research suggests. Scientists analyzed red blood cell samples from women with and without a history of having a broken hip…

Cutting Salt Could Save Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives

Reducing the amount of salt the U.S. population consumes could save hundreds of thousands of American lives, according to recent research published in the journal Hypertension. Salt is a chemical compound, called sodium chloride.