Inflammatory bowel disease: Which diets might keep it at bay?
Share on PinterestHealthy plant-based diets could help lower IBD risk, new evidence suggests. Image credit: Painted Wood/Stocksy. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella-term that covers several…
Tinnitus: Dietary fiber, dairy could help lower risk
Share on PinterestCaffeinf, fruit, and dairy may help reduce tinnitus risk. Image credit: Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images. About 740 million people globally experience tinnitus. While there is…
Alzheimer’s: Kefir may help improve cognitive functioning, memory
Share on PinterestA new review suggests that the probiotic-rich drink kefir could help improve some Alzhimer’s symptoms. Ekaterina Vasileva-Bagler/Getty Images Scientists in Brazil recently conducted a review…
Red wine vs white wine: Is one type worse for cancer risk?
Share on PinterestRecent evidence pits red wine against white wine, asking which one might be worse for cancer risk. Image credit: seksanwangjaisuk/Getty Images. Research is ongoing about…
Healthy plant-based diets may boost longevity, lower death risk
Share on PinterestWhen it comes to eating plant-based, an unhealthy or healthy diet could affect health outcomes. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Plant-based diets are often linked to better health,…
Longevity: More intense exercise may not benefit life span as much
Share on PinterestExercising more than the recommended amount may not benefit life span as much as previously thought. Leicarras/Getty Images Past studies have shown that certain lifestyle…
Parkinson’s: Scientists discover how PINK1 protein activates disease
Share on PinterestFrom left to right, Professor David Komander, Dr. Nicholas Kirk, Dr. Sylvie Callegari, and Dr. Alisa Glukhova, the research team behind this study. Image credit:…
Dementia: Sleepiness in older women linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestExcessive sleepiness as we grow older may be a warning sign of dementia, new research says. Image credit: francesco_de_napoli/Getty Images. At least 55 million people…
Depression: Why does being a ‘night owl’ increase risk?
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between night owls’ habits and an increased risk for depression. Cosma Andrei/Stocksy There are several risk factors for depression, including…
Brain health and inflammation: How HSV-1, NSAIDs affect dementia risk
Share on PinterestRecent research emphasizes the potential role of viral infections and over-the-counter medication in dementia risk. Design by MNT; Photography by alvaro gonzalez/Getty Images, Guido Mieth/Getty…