Avocado 101: Nutrition facts and health benefits

Avocados contain a range of nutrients and are associated with various health benefits, including a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Learn more.

Drinking chamomile decreases risk of death in older Mexican American women

Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have found that drinking chamomile tea was associated with a decreased risk of death from all causes in Mexican-American women…

Could certain fatty acids reduce the risk of Lou Gehrig’s disease?

Study finds that eating foods high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids could be associated with a decreased risk in the fatal neurodegenerative disorder.

What are the health benefits of mangoes?

Find out about the health benefits of mangoes including decreased risk of macular degeneration, a decreased risk of colon cancer, improvement in digestion and bone health.

Healthy diet, moderate alcohol linked with decreased risk of kidney disease in patient with diabetes

Eating a healthy diet and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may be associated with decreased risk or progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a new report.

Iron May Have A Protective Effect Against Parkinson’s Disease

Increased iron levels may be causally associated with a decreased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, says a new paper published this week in PLOS Medicine.

High Levels Of Vitamin D Appear To Be Associated With Lower Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration In Young Women

High levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream appear to be associated with a decreased risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration among women younger than 75 years, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…

Go Ahead, Drink Your Milk

If you’re unsure about what foods to eat to maintain a healthy diet, you’re not alone. Increasing evidence continues to point people back to basics – and reach for the milk. A study to be published in the January edition of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that drinking three glasses of milk per day may lead to an 18% decreased risk of cardiovascular disease…