Before you take a swig of that drink in your hand, hold on just a second… because what’s in it could be the reason you’ve failed every diet you ever tried. That’s right. A review of 30 studies proves it’s not what’s on our plate, but in our cups, that is making us fat…

After saffron, known to be incredibly expensive, vanilla is the world’s most expensive spice. The humble vanilla bean is actually a delicacy. But, beyond its delightful flavor and aroma, the vanilla bean is the source of a wide range of health benefits you may not know about…

The heart-healthy truth about coconut oil they’re still trying to hide could cost you dearly… It could also cost pharmaceutical giants who are raking in the big bucks, while working double time to keep this cholesterol secret… Namely, that people with higher cholesterol live longer!

Mashed potatoes… stuffing… buttered biscuits… kale. One of those foods doesn’t belong on the list, right? But, including greens on your table regularly could help you hold on to your precious memories longer — like more than a decade!

We know that nuts are super healthy. They’re high in flavonoids, vitamins, various minerals and dietary fiber. Nuts are like disease kryptonite. They’ve been shown to slow aging, fight cancer and strengthen immunity. Now research shows how nuts change your brain…

If you don’t have celiac disease, but you’ve noticed that eating gluten-containing foods makes you feel ill, there’s another cause you should consider… A food compound found in many of the same foods as gluten could be the true culprit behind your chronic gut issues.

The symptoms of Lyme disease mimic the flu (and yes, deer ticks can survive in very cold weather). And only 30 percent experience the tell-tale bulls-eye rash. That’s why you should be vigilant. Fortunately, there’s new hope for defeating this disease from a surprising source…

Most people fear blindness more than losing a limb, and nearly as much as getting cancer or AIDS. That’s why the eye disease glaucoma is so dang scary… But there’s something you can do to prevent glaucoma from stealing some (or all) of your sight…

Typical arthritis pain is a result of cartilage between joints wearing down. But middle-aged women can suddenly find themselves with that and more: fat, inflamed, painful joints that seem to develop almost overnight. If that’s you, be wary of the potentially deadly medications and try this instead…

When it comes to choosing a healthy cooking oil, there’s one oil that’s easy to get confused about—canola oil. Efforts to market canola oil as a health food have led to mixed messages that might have you wondering… Should you embrace canola oil or avoid it?

Abundant research has demonstrated the health benefits of coconut oil. It helps reduce blood pressure and improve diabetes. It’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It’s been used for thousands of years. Why, then, has the FDA worked so hard, for decades, to steer you away from it?

Big tobacco and big sugar are birds of a feather. So take a long hard look at your sugar habit, and do what you can to kick it. It turns out, they’ve suspected for quite a while — a whopping five decades — that sugar has a devastating effect on your health…