Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. The liver helps you digest food, create energy, and remove unwanted substances from the body. Fatty liver disease can lead to serious complications and conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer. Certain supplements, like milk thistle and vitamin E, may help improve…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic (long-term) conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and anus. The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both known for causing lasting and recurring symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea,…
A new study found that older adults with diabetes who were taking GLP-1s—a class of medications that have become popular for weight loss—had a higher risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), an eye condition that can lead to blindness. “Notably, this risk appeared to increase with longer duration of exposure, representing a dose-response…
Linoleic acid—the main fatty acid found in seed oils—could potentially cut your risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The findings stem from a pair of studies presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting, held from May 31 to June 3. They haven’t yet been peer-reviewed. The…
A new study found that compounds in many plant-based oils, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The findings “support the long-standing recommendation to increase the amount of plant foods people eat,” the study’s lead author, Fenglei Wang, PhD, a research associate at the Harvard T.H….
A new study has found that herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1)—the common virus behind cold sores—may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in BMJ Open on May 20, found that people who take antiviral medications also have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Scientists are eager to understand…
A new study has found that herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1)—the common virus behind cold sores—may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in BMJ Open on May 20, found that people who take antiviral medications also have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Scientists are eager to understand…
