Soda has tons of sugar, so it makes sense it might lead to diabetes. But it’s more complex than that. For the first time, a study has “connected the dots,” showing how soda alters the gut to sabotage our metabolism.

If you’ve been trying to lose weight, you’ve probably heard the chatter that sparkling water, AKA fizzy water and, technically, carbonated water, can level up a fat-burning metabolism. Just what are the facts? Here are 4 of them…

The newer generation of blood thinners are much easier to use because they don’t require the blood test monitoring the older drugs did. But researchers uncovered an alarming risk that doctors prescribing the meds were unknowingly putting on their patients…

Milk, a source of calcium, is said to do a body good. But calcium, which promotes good bones, muscle function, heart health and more, may also be a big help in lowering the risk for a particular cancer on the rise…

Mild dehydration can harm your brain, your joints, your heart and age you more quickly than you’d imagine. But what’s the best drink to replace those lost fluids without running to the toilet all day? You might be surprised…

There’s just something about the world’s most popular beverage. And this time it’s too good to pass up, especially if you’re a colon cancer survivor or just looking for that special ingredient to live your longest best life…

When you reach for sweets or salty chips, your waistline and your health suffer. Don’t worry. If you need a little something to hold you over, there’s one snack that hits so many health marks — if you’re not enjoying it daily, you’re doing yourself a disservice…

Prediabetes isn’t just a stepping stone to type 2. Even in this stage, it can cause heart damage. Lifestyle changes may keep the scales from tipping, especially a diet that contains this glucose-lowering superfood…

Palm oil is a high-yield/low-cost crop, making it ideal for processed foods and a nightmare for health. Research into MS discovered its toxic trait: triggering mitochondrial damage that helps fuel brain inflammation…

Chronic inflammation increases cancer. But in the case of colorectal cancer, something else very disturbing is happening. A common ingredient in processed foods has been found inside tumor cells, fueling their growth…

Lowering cholesterol isn’t just about cutting back on high-cholesterol foods or unhealthy fats; it’s about nutrients that actively work to improve your lipid profile. The real magic happens when these three come together…

The simple act of eating healthy can be overwhelming, so you might roll your eyes at another diet. But the more research digs into diets that can make us healthier, they are finding ones that do it faster, like NiMe…