MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Athletes using ketone supplements to boost their performance may be kidding themselves, researchers say. The literature on the benefit of ketone supplements is mixed. Some studies have shown the supplements improve performance, but others say they have no effect or even worsen performance.Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition. Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this change with vitality and optimal health. ThisContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Americans could soon be eating “lab-grown” chicken at upscale restaurants after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved products made by two companies on Wednesday. Upside Foods and Good Meat, both based in California, will be the first in the United States to sellContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Consuming omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil and walnuts may help slow the decline in physical function related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new research suggests. ALS (formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells inContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Jeremy Davis made sure his wife, Chloe, got lots of support when she was breastfeeding each of their three sons. “When she’d been up nursing all night, I’d take over with the baby in the mornings so she could get extra sleep,” theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The herbal supplement berberine has become the latest social-media obsession for weight-loss, with some on TikTok calling it “nature’s Ozempic.” Experts don’t agree. “I would say it’s a big exaggeration to call it ‘nature’s Ozempic,’” said Dr. Melinda Ring, executive director of theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating. Now, a new, small study suggests that one type of intermittent fasting — early time-restricted eating — may be key for preventing typeContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The lung cancer drug alectinib (Alecensa) is more potent when taken with a fuller breakfast, or lunch, than when taken with a low-fat breakfast, researchers report. The Dutch team evaluated 20 patients who took one of two daily doses of alectinib with eitherContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Every grocery shopper must pass through the “temptation alley” that is the checkout aisle, surrounded by candy bars, salty snacks and sugary sodas. Those who’d like a healthy option for an impulse buy while they wait in line — fruit, veggies, nuts orContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An amino acid found in meat, fish and energy drinks might be a key regulator of aging in animals, a new study suggests. However, experts warn that no one should start seeing Red Bull as a fountain of youth. Researchers found that deficienciesContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ll likely lose some of your memory and thinking abilities as you age, but nutrients called flavanols might help thwart that decline, a new study suggests. Not getting enough flavanols — natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and even chocolate — could beContinue Reading
SUNDAY, May 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The last thing you want to invite to your Memorial Day cookout is foodborne illness. An expert from Virginia Tech offers some suggestions for keeping it at bay, even when cooking something you may have less experience with, such as plant-based or turkeyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The supplement known as 5-HTP is available in both natural and synthetic versions and is used by some people to treat a variety of wellness issues. Here’s a look at what this supplement is, its safety profile, side effects and drug interactions, andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’ve heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols? New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of developing frailty as you age. Apples and blackberries areContinue Reading