The secret to healthier skin and joints may reside in gut microorganisms. A study led by UC Davis Health researchers has found that a diet rich in sugar and fat
Consumption of Red Seaweeds Linked to Lower Risk for Colon, Colorectal and Breast Cancers
Red seaweeds have been prevalent in the diets of Asian communities for thousands of years. In a new study, published in Marine Drugs, researchers have shown how these algae confer
An Omega-3 Oil That’s Poison For Tumors
So-called “good fatty acids” are essential for human health and much sought after by those who try to eat healthily. Among the Omega-3 fatty acids, DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is
Unraveling Potential of ‘Natural Killer’ Cells to Fight Infections and Cancer
Despite a name straight from a Tarantino movie, natural killer (NK) cells are your allies when it comes to fighting infections and cancer. If T cells are like a team
Natural Dietary Supplement Beta-Sitosterol May Help Relieve Anxiety, Study Suggests
A common dietary supplement, beta-sitosterol, has been shown to reduce anxiety in mice, according to a new Weizmann Institute of Science study. The natural, plant-derived substance was found to produce
Three Years Younger in Just Eight Weeks? A Groundbreaking New Study Suggests Yes.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows we can reduce biological age (as measured by the Horvath 2013 DNAmAge clock) by more than three years in only eight weeks with diet and
Wrong Combination of Omega-3s in Popular Supplements May Negate Heart Benefits
Doctors often recommend Omega-3s to help patients lower their cholesterol and improve heart health. Those Omega-3s can come from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, or supplements that often contain
Western Diet Damages Immune System in the Gut – May Increase Risk of Inflammation, Infection
Eating a Western diet impairs the immune system in the gut in ways that could increase risk of infection and inflammatory bowel disease, according to a study from researchers at
Feeling Younger Buffers Older Adults From Stress, Protects Against Health Decline
People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer than their older-feeling peers. A study published
Thin, Brittle Bones Strongly Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk in Women
Thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women’s heart disease risk, with thinning of the lower (lumbar) spine, top of the thigh bone (femoral neck), and hip especially predictive