Heart health: Supplements don’t work, with one exception

A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds that, with one exception, the most commonly used supplements do not protect against heart disease or stroke.

What are the best foods for heart health?

There are many ways to improve cardiac health, and watching what we eat is one of the most important. Here, we provide details of 16 heart-healthy foods.

Artificial sweeteners may damage blood vessels

In the most detailed study of its type, researchers demonstrate that artificial sweeteners damage blood vessels and may increase diabetes risk.

Could omega-6 fatty acids help us live longer?

A study finds that higher blood levels of linoleic acid — the most common omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid — are linked to lower risk of premature death.

Does cheese have gluten?

A look at cheese and whether it is gluten free. Included are details on how cheese is made and the most healthful types of cheese to add to your diet.

Which is better for health: Brown rice or white rice?

Learn about the nutritional contents and differences of brown and white rice? The article looks at which rice is the most healthful in certain situations.

Do probiotics for eczema work?

Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions in the United States, and research into treatment is ongoing. Learn about using probiotics to treat eczema

Researchers propose new treatment to prevent kidney stones

Modifier appears to dissolve crystals of the most common kidney stone.Researchers have found evidence that a natural fruit extract is capable of dissolving calcium oxalate crystals, the most…

Could dietary fiber be key to successful aging?

A study that followed older adults finds those whose diet had the most fiber had the best odds of remaining disease- and disability-free 10 years later.

The unique biology of human breast milk

Humans may have the most complex breast milk of all mammals. Milk from a human mother contains more than 200 different sugar molecules, way above the average 30-50 found in, for example, mouse or…

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