Fasting during Ramadan may lower blood pressure 鈥� at least temporarily
Oct 8, 2021
Fasting during Ramadan is safe and may lower blood pressure 鈥� at least temporarily 鈥� for both healthy people and those with hypertension, according to a new study.
Food & Nutrition
Food insecurity's long-term health consequences
Sep 22, 2021
Food insecurity isn't just a dilemma of getting enough to eat today. It's a problem with long-term consequences for physical and mental health, and millions of people in the U.S. are trying to cope.
Just how healthy are pomegranates?
Sep 9, 2021
Health experts sing the praises of pomegranates, but here are some things you may not know about this unique fruit called the "jewel of autumn."
Just 4 or 5 peanuts a day may lower stroke risk in Japanese adults
Sep 9, 2021
Asian men and women in Japan had a lower stroke and heart disease risk if they ate peanuts each day, new research shows.
Clues to brain health may lie in the gut
Sep 7, 2021
The gut, known as "the second brain" by some researchers, may point toward better ways to treat a wide range of mental and physical health issues.
Eating walnuts every day could lower bad cholesterol in older adults
Aug 30, 2021
A handful of walnuts a day for two years may lower bad cholesterol levels and lessen heart risks in older adults, new research shows.
Customized drinks have gone viral 鈥� and may be a recipe for disaster
Aug 13, 2021
Think twice before ordering "secret menu" coffee drinks or juice blends with extra pumps of syrup or other unhealthy ingredients.
Are figs good for you? Get the whole sweet story
Aug 5, 2021
Figs hit the spot at snack time. They also provide plenty of nutrients, plus an ancient pedigree.
Eating a plant-based diet at any age may lower cardiovascular risk
Aug 4, 2021
Whether you do so in young adulthood or later in life, eating a plant-based diet can help lower your risk of heart disease, new research shows.
Exercise, minor calorie cut improves health of critical artery in older adults with obesity
Aug 2, 2021
Moderate reductions in daily calories combined with aerobic exercise could lessen aortic stiffness in older adults with obesity, new research shows.