What are the effects of low albumin?

Albumin is the main protein in blood plasma and low levels can cause hypoalbuminemia. Here we look at the symptoms, the role of diet, and the outlook.

What is a yeast allergy?

Yeast allergies are common and can range from mild to severe. How is this allergy diagnosed, and what foods should be avoided

Can you use baking soda to treat acne?

Baking soda is a popular method that many people use to help treat acne breakouts.

Could fasting help to treat Huntington’s disease?

Restricting food intake to a set time period every day could help to clear the brain of a protein that causes Huntington’s disease, new research suggests.

Red wine compound may ‘inhibit’ poxviruses

A high concentration of resveratrol — which is a compound found in many food plants — can reduce replication of two poxviruses in human cells, study finds.

What is the average height for women?

A detailed look at the average heights for women around the world. We also explore how factors such as genetics and nutrition impact height.

Salt causes hypertension, but can fruits and veg save the day?

Put the salt down, because no matter how healthful your diet is, researchers found that consuming too much salt still increases blood pressure.

How do you stop smelly farts?

Learn about different factors that can cause flatulence to produce a bad odor. We also look at tips for treating and preventing smelly farts.

Top seven safe, effective natural antibiotics

Are natural antibiotics safe? Do they work?

Could vitamin D lower cardiovascular death risk?

Researchers have discovered that people with CVD who had vitamin D levels within the normal range were less likely to die from the disease.

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