Energy drinks: A gateway to drug use?

Researchers found that young adults who regularly consume energy drinks are at a higher risk of using stimulant drugs and drinking too much alcohol.

Heart failure risk may be affected by weight gain

Researchers find that weight gain may overstrain the heart muscle, which, in time, could lead to heart failure.

Not all plant-based diets are created equal

Plant-based diets are recommended to reduce the risk of heart disease; however, some plant-based diets are associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study.

Artificial sweeteners: Weight loss friend or foe?

Millions of people routinely consume artificial sweeteners. New research shows that artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of weight gain and obesity.

Iron deficiency may raise heart disease risk

New research examines the link between iron levels in the body and the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Iron may have a protective effect.

Maternal sugar intake linked to allergic asthma in offspring

New research examines the link between maternal intake of sugar during pregnancy and the risk of the offspring developing allergies and allergic asthma.

Breast cancer: Maternal high-fat diet raises risk across generations

Exposure to a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the risk of breast cancer in daughters and great-granddaughters, new research suggests.

Eating french fries may double the risk of early death

Eating french fries and other forms of fried potatoes two or three times per week could significantly increase the risk of premature death, study finds.

Drinking coffee daily may halve liver cancer risk

Love your coffee? Then you’ll love this news.

Chocolate may cut risk of irregular heartbeat by a fifth

A little bit of what you fancy really does do you good; researchers say that moderate chocolate intake may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation.

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