Aflatoxin is a type of mold that is considered a human carcinogen. It’s found in certain commonly eaten foods, including peanuts, peanut butter and corn, and is most harmful in parts of the world where people...
New research is uncovering how the juice from red cabbage can alleviate inflammation-associated digestive health conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease in mice.
The findings offer hope to the estimated 3 million Americans who suffer...
A warm embrace, a gentle caress, a comforting hand—these tender acts of physical touch may seem like simple gestures, but a new study suggests they are vital for our health and happiness.
In an analysis...
New research may explain why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation.
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has come a long way in recent years. In many cases, a battery of medications can now successfully...
Could the key to fighting breast cancer be hiding in your fruit bowl? A surprising new study suggests that limonene, a natural compound in the peel of citrus fruits, may pack a powerful punch...
Salt is a tricky subject. On the one hand, sodium is an important mineral that is involved in muscle contraction and the regulation of blood pressure, blood volume and nerve function. On the other hand, most American...
