Vitamin D, fish oil supplements of little benefit to heart health

Two large new clinical trials have examined the benefits of vitamin D and fish oil supplements for staving off heart disease and cancer.

7 benefits of rooibos tea

Rooibos tea is a delicious alternative to green or black tea. It is naturally caffeine-free and has many other potential health benefits.

Measuring BMI for adults, children, and teens

BMI is one way of measuring whether a person’s weight is healthy. It takes both height and weight into account.

BMI calculators and charts

Body mass index or BMI is one way to see if a person can see if they are is underweight, if their weight is appropriate, or if they have excess weight. Use these calculators to check your BMI.

What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?

Many people try intermittent fasting as a way to lose weight. Research shows that there are benefits to eating during a short window of time during the day, including improvements in heart health and brain health.

Can you eat grapefruit while taking metformin?

Consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice can affect the safety and effectiveness of a variety of drugs. However, there is little evidence to suggest people taking metformin should avoid grapefruit

A natural pigment can help decrease cardiovascular risk

A new systematic review finds that a common natural pigment could significantly lower the risk of heart disease and death related to cardiovascular events.

How coffee protects the brain

New research reveals what gives coffee its protective properties for brain health, and why it can help keep Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease at bay.

Best foods for a Crohn’s disease flare-up

In a person with Crohn’s disease, a flare-up can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and a loss of appetite.

Eat your vegetables (and fish): Another reason why they may promote heart health

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) — a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet — may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms. New research in rats finds that low-dose treatment with TMAO reduced heart thickening (cardiac fibrosis) and markers of heart failure in an animal model of hypertension.

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