What is gluten, and why is it bad for some people?

Gluten is a protein found naturally in several types of grains. This is a detailed article about gluten, its health effects, and which foods contain it.

What are the health benefits of onions?

Find out about the health benefits of eating onions including lowering the risk of several types of cancer, improving mood and maintaining the health of skin and hair.

Vitamin E May Decrease Cancer Risk In Cowden Syndrome Patients

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that vitamin E may prevent cancer in patients with an under-recognized genetic disorder. Several genetic mutations are known to be present in Cowden Syndrome (CS) – a disease that predisposes individuals to several types of cancers, including breast and thyroid cancers…

Omega 3 Rich Foods Protect Seniors From Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Seniors whose diets are rich in omega 3 fatty acids have a significantly lower risk of developing AMD (age-related macular degeneration) compared to other people of the same age, scientists revealed in the journal Ophthalmology. Good sources of Omega 3s are cold water oily fish, such as sardines, anchovies, mackerel, herring and salmon, as well as several types of shellfish. Sheila K…