Does Folate Vitamin Help Your Immune System Work Better?
Researchers looked at whether a B vitamin called folate affects how well your immune system works. They studied a large group of people and measured their …
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A Salt Additive May Help Prevent Brain Bleeding in High Blood Pressure
Researchers studied whether a natural compound called nitrite could help prevent brain bleeding in rats with high blood pressure who ate a lot of salt. They …
Read MoreA Plant Nutrient May Help Slow Rheumatoid Arthritis Damage
Researchers discovered that lutein, a natural nutrient found in leafy green vegetables, might help protect joints from damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis. …
Read MoreA Brain-Protecting Nutrient May Help Your Blood Vessels Stay Young
Scientists discovered that stiff blood vessels in your neck can slow down how quickly your brain processes information. However, a nutrient called lutein—found …
Read MoreDoes Folate Help Prevent Colon Cancer Deaths?
Researchers looked at whether getting enough folate (a B vitamin found in leafy greens and beans) might help protect people from dying of colon cancer. They …
Read MoreVitamin K May Help Cancer Patients Live Longer
Researchers looked at data from nearly 3,500 people to understand how different foods and nutrients affect cancer patients who experience severe weight loss …
Read MoreHow a B Vitamin May Help Reduce Skin Inflammation and Scarring
Researchers discovered that folate, a B vitamin found in leafy greens and beans, may help protect skin from inflammation and scarring caused by high levels of …
Read MoreA Leafy Green Vegetable That Gets Healthier When You Cook It
Researchers studied a plant called Suyuquelite (a type of morning glory leaf) that people in some cultures eat as a cooked vegetable. They wanted to see if …
Read MoreEating More Leafy Greens May Help Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer's
Researchers studied 250 middle-aged adults to see if eating a brain-healthy diet called the MIND diet could help prevent Alzheimer's disease. They found that …
Read MoreEating More Vitamin K Foods May Help Prevent Broken Bones
Scientists looked at data from nearly 94,000 people to see if eating foods rich in vitamin K could help prevent fractures. They found that people who ate more …
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