Blueberries are a rich source of anthocyanin and other flavonoids that may improve brain function. Shane White/Dreamstime/TNS Research suggests that the ability to maximize memory function may be ...

The liver plays a vital role in maintaining overall health. It filters toxins, supports digestion through bile production, stores nutrients, and regulates blood sugar and fat metabolism. Because of ...

The capacity of intestinal stem cells to maintain cellular balance in the gut decreases upon aging. Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal ...

In a new study, scientists explored the links between three measures known to independently predict healthy aging: nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function. Their analysis adds to the ...

A medical food thought to promote synapse formation was found to improve memory test scores in patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in a clinical trial presented at the 4th International ...

Most of us know that it has to detoxify alcohol, but may not know much beyond that. Plays a major role in converting glucose and protein into fat, as well as regulating cholesterol Steps into immune ...

When it comes to cancer, red meat is often thought to be the bad guy. But new research from the University of Chicago has shown that a nutrient found in red meat and dairy products may support our ...

For many years now, the Mediterranean diet has been promoted as an eating style associated with better physical and mental health. In light of that information, researchers at the University of ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Why do they call it a health craze? Is it because no sane person has ever been “obsessed” with kale? Yes, partly. But mostly, we use this ...

On the left: Model organism fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), gastrointestinal tract highlighted in green. On the right: Microscope images of the fruit fly intestine where cell nuclei are stained ...