Emily DiNuzzoDec 21 The spice is powerful, but it’s not a cure-all. tarapong srichaiyos/Shutterstock Turmeric is a bright orange-yellow spice that’s a staple ingredient in Asian cooking. Now, you can find it as an ingredient in everything from teas and lattes to protein bars and supplements. Its popularity has to do with research showing turmeric… Read More: This Is How Much Turmeric You Need to Reduce Inflammation »
USDA-funded researchers determined the most efficient way to reduce pesticides on fruits and vegetables. They doused apples with two common pesticides and then washed them with either tap water, an EPA-approved bleach produce wash or a solution of baking soda. The baking soda solution recipe was one teaspoon for every two cups of water. … Read More: The Best Way To Reduce Pesticide Residue »
There is adequate evidence that excess body fat results in an increased risk of 13 different cancers, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). In a 2016 reassessment of the preventive effects of a healthy weight on cancer risk, the France-based IARC reviewed over 1000 epidemiologic studies, which examine disease distribution in… Read More: Does bariatric surgery reduce cancer risk? »
Exposure to blue light may help combat hypertension, according to a recent study. If the findings are replicated in a larger sample, blue light could provide a cost-effective and side effect-free intervention. Blue light may be the future of blood pressure treatment. The results of an investigation into the effects of blue light on high… Read More: Medical News Today: Could blue light reduce blood pressure? »