Fiber plays many beneficial roles in the body: As a type of nondigestible carbohydrate that we get by eating plant-based foods, it helps regulate our bowel movements, improves our gut health, lowers ...

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Sweeteners now have numerous aliases: from the zero-calorie sodas to the desserts rich in jaggery, and all boast of being the healthier option. But are they so? While natural sweeteners (such as honey ...

Alex Yampolsky, PharmD, is a pediatric clinical pharmacist at Elizabeth Seton Children’s center where he optimizes the comfort and care of his patients. Taking alpha-lipoic acid may improve blood ...

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Share on Pinterest A sugar-free diet may alter the gut in surprising ways, a study in mice has found. Image credit: Luke Chan/Getty Images Researchers at the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait ...

Here’s some surprisingly sweet science. Americans consume far more sugar than experts recommend — a habit linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other health problems. But while many ...