We have heard lots about the role of nutrition in eye-related conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Now, we have evidence of how docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) protects vision cells from certain injuries and...
Cholesterol is usually considered in its relation to heart disease, but it has other health implications as well. For example, high cholesterol has been linked to breast cancer, and new research has uncovered more...
Some new research is getting lots of attention in the health world. A major study, published in the journal The Lancet, is questioning some common assumptions about fats and carbohydrates and providing new guidance....
Omega-3 fatty acids have been long associated with a number of health benefits, but for some there remains the question as to whether supplements are as good as dietary sources. A new meta-analysis, published...
Statin drugs have become the preferred pharmaceutical treatment for lowering cholesterol, but the American Health Association recently issued a statement in their journal, Circulation, indicating that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated ones for some...
Olive oil has become exceedingly popular in recent years, not only for its culinary properties, but also because of its health benefits. A new study, published in the Journal of Molecular Biology, adds to...
Considerable research has been poured into trying to understand the mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease, and how it might be prevented. We have reported on several of these that are centered on nutrition. One of...
We have previously reported on studies showing the value of omega 3 fatty acids on the mind in aging. Here is another. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign measured the amount of...
We have highlighted a number of studies that show the positive effects of omega-3 fatty acids on specific health issues. New research, however, goes beyond these particular concerns and reveals a much broader picture....
A common confusion for many people is knowing which fats are “good fats” and which are “bad fats.” There seems to be so much conflicting information out there, leaving people unsure of what to do....