Eating milk chocolate every day may sound like a recipe for weight gain, but a new study of postmenopausal women has found that eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during
It’s True – Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (And it’s Reversible)
Legend has it that Marie Antoinette’s hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Though the legend is inaccurate – hair that has already grown out of the
Reducing Intake of Sugar and Fat to Suppress Psoriasis, Joint Inflammation
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