RESEARCH

Vitamin D halts autoimmune diseases

The term “Rheumatology” originates from the Greek term “revma” (“current”), a derivative of the verb “reo” (“circulate”) which designates a movement towards a direction. !

Higher salt intake may increase risk of CVD in those with kidney disease

A study published in JAMA shows that high sodium intake may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).!

Dietary fiber may play important role in ‘successful aging’

A study published in The Journals of Gerontology shows that eating the right amount of dietary fiber from breads, cereals, and fruits may protect against disease and disability as we age.!

Focus on Healthy Foods, Not Avoiding 'Bad' Ones, for Heart Health

Fewer heart attacks, strokes and deaths seen among those who follow Mediterranean-style eating plan. !

Building Muscle Could Boost the Body's Most Important Muscle

Having more muscle and less fat reduces the risk of early death in people with heart disease, a new study suggests.!

Is obesity contagious;

Obesity could spread from person to person in a similar way to the contagious bug, C.difficile, a new study has suggested.!

Will Eating at Night Make You Gain Weight?

Forget the boogeyman—eating directly before bedtime can cause nightmares too, and these feature expanding waistlines.!

Stress-busting foods

Stress can take a toll on your body’s natural defenses, but eating the right foods can offer relief!

Fatty diets lead to daytime sleepiness, poor sleep

Men who consume diets high in fat are more likely to feel sleepy during the day, to report sleep problems at night, new research reveals.!

5 foods that can actually make you hungrier

Do you ever have those days when your stomach feels like a bottomless pit? !

Want to to lose weight? Try eating cheese and chocolate

Epidemiologist says no more calorie counting and plenty of cheese and chocolate could be the key to weight loss!

EWG | Top 12 toxic fruits and vegetables for 2016

EWG's annual list of produce pesticide loads is out, helping consumers know what items to buy organic and what conventional items have the lowest residues.!