Surveys show that roughly 10% of the population is affected by kidney stones. One in ten people will get at least one kidney stone in their lifetime. “Kidney stone” is the common language referring to when a solid piece of material—the medical...
In recent years the health benefits of both vitamins K2 and D have received a lot of attention in institutional research and media coverage. Most of the attention has focused on energy, bone, muscle and immune health—though the health benefits appear to be...
If you’ve suffered a heart attack, a critical “survivor’s step” you should take is to increase your Omega-3 Index. This is one of the findings of a new study that examined the long-term health outcomes of patients following a heart attack. The...
High protein diets have become popular in the athletic and weight loss spheres in recent decades. But is loading-up on protein effective or safe over the long term? According to recent studies, the answer is a firm “no” on both counts. A 2022...
According to a new study, the popular spice cinnamon offers hope for obese and overweight individuals in warding off diabetes. The small study, conducted specifically on prediabetic individuals, corroborated earlier studies highlighting cinnamon’s ability to...
A team of researchers at Tufts University have found that women who have diets rich in plant-based protein develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely to be healthier overall as they age. Many consumers are under the impression they cannot get adequate protein...
