How to Treat High Blood Pressure with Diet
The first-line treatment for hypertension is lifestyle modification, which often includes the DASH diet. What...
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The adverse effects of industrial pollutants in seafood may counteract the benefits of nutrients in fish.
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How to Treat Kidney Stones with Diet
Decreasing animal protein and sodium intake appears more effective in treating calcium oxalate and uric...
Ginger for Migraines
An eighth teaspoon of powdered ginger was found to work as well as the migraine...
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The Safety of Heme vs. Non-Heme Iron
Heme iron, the type found predominantly in blood and muscle, is absorbed better than the...
Is a Neutropenic Diet Necessary for Cancer Patients?
Immunocompromised patients, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, are often denied fresh fruits and vegetables to...
Physicians May Be Missing Their Most Important Tool
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Peanut Butter Smell Test for Alzheimer’s
A quick, non-invasive, and inexpensive test for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is developed...
Can Oatmeal Reverse Heart Disease?
Less than 3% of Americans meet the daily recommended fiber intake, despite research suggesting high-fiber...
How Many Glasses of Water Should We Drink a Day?
Based on the potential benefits of proper hydration such as reduced bladder cancer risk, how...
Diet and GERD Acid Reflux Heartburn
Which foods should we eat and avoid to prevent and treat acid reflux before it...
