Diet and physical activity may affect one’s risk of developing kidney stones

Even small amounts of physical activity may decrease the risk of developing kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

Even ‘safe’ levels of added sugar may be harmful

Consuming the equivalent of three cans of soda on a daily basis, or a 25% increased added-sugar intake, may decrease lifespan and reduce the rate of reproduction, according to a study of mice published in the journal Nature Communications. Researchers from the University of Utah conducted a toxicity experiment on 156 mice, of which 58 were male and 98 were female…

Eating more fiber may lower risk of first-time stroke

Eating more fiber may decrease your risk of first-time stroke, according to new research.

Abundant Food Preservative May Slow Or Eliminate Tumor Growth

A common food preservative, known as Nisin, may decrease or eliminate the growth of squamous cell head or neck cancers, according to a new University of Michigan study.