Nutrition

How eating sweet potatoes every day may affect your gut, eyes and blood sugar

The familiar orange root does more than fill a holiday plate, and three of its effects turn up in very different parts of the body.

Heavy ultra-processed eaters had 40% higher odds of brain damage they can’t feel yet

Everyone in the study felt fine, but the brain scans picked up something that had been building quietly for years.

Daily vitamin C cut deaths nearly in half in a randomized blood cancer trial

Researchers tested a cheap, everyday vitamin in people with a quiet blood disorder, and the survival numbers caught them off guard.

8 warning signs of selenium deficiency most people mistake for fatigue

Your thyroid needs more than iodine, and when this second mineral runs short the signs are easy to blame on burnout.

8 warning signs of vitamin B12 deficiency that are easy to mistake for aging or stress

The body quietly slows down when a key vitamin runs low, and the first clues often look like something else entirely.

How eating sweet potatoes every day may affect your gut, eyes and blood sugar

The familiar orange root does more than fill a holiday plate, and three of its effects turn up in very different parts of the body.

Heavy ultra-processed eaters had 40% higher odds of brain damage they can’t feel yet

Everyone in the study felt fine, but the brain scans picked up something that had been building quietly for years.

Daily vitamin C cut deaths nearly in half in a randomized blood cancer trial

Researchers tested a cheap, everyday vitamin in people with a quiet blood disorder, and the survival numbers caught them off guard.

8 warning signs of selenium deficiency most people mistake for fatigue

Your thyroid needs more than iodine, and when this second mineral runs short the signs are easy to blame on burnout.

These foods contain more omega-3 than salmon

Salmon is widely regarded as one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, but according to Health, several other foods and supplements contain...

How to improve vitamin D absorption from eggs

Eggs are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D, but your body gets the most benefit from the vitamin when the meal is properly balanced.

This type of cheese could be a good choice after 60, new study finds

A large study has examined how diet may affect brain health in older adults. The findings point to one food that many people would not expect.

These morning drinks could help improve your day, expert says

What you drink first thing in the morning could have an impact on your digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being, according to a weight...

These foods may increase your risk of nightmares

It is not only stress and sleep habits that can influence your dreams.According to Dreams, certain foods and drinks consumed before bedtime may be...

New study questions whether more sunlight prevents vitamin D deficiency

A new study suggests that spending more time in the sun does not necessarily improve the body's vitamin D levels.