Nutrition

How might bitter melon help treat cancer?

Bitter melon, or bitter gourd, has served as a traditional Indian remedy for centuries. Recently, bitter melon extract supplements have…

4 years ago

Anorexia vs. bulimia: What’s the difference?

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are both eating disorders in which a person tries to lose weight in unhealthful ways.According to…

4 years ago

How can we reduce our exposure to potentially harmful aluminum?

A new report carried out by German officials suggests that even though exposure to dangerous aluminum compounds in foods has…

4 years ago

Which supplements can lower blood pressure?

High blood pressure is a common issue. A person can reduce their blood pressure by following a healthful diet, exercising,…

4 years ago

Does turmeric have anticancer properties?

A recent literature review investigates whether turmeric may be useful for treating cancer. The authors conclude that it might be…

4 years ago

Sugar alters brain chemistry after only 12 days

New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to…

4 years ago

Common foods alter gut bacteria by influencing viruses

A group of researchers has brought the idea of food as a medicine one step closer. They have identified certain…

4 years ago

Older adults who drink tea are less likely to be depressed

Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating…

4 years ago

Online information about probiotics often misleading

As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of…

4 years ago

Could a probiotic prevent or reverse Parkinson’s?

A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some…

4 years ago