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Scientists at one of America’s top hospitals have found that a compound found in cocoa can dramatically protect the heart, reducing the risk of cardiovascular death by nearly a third. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts tested the ability of cocoa extract supplements to reduce markers of inflammation in people’s blood that raise the risks of heart disease, …

Scientists discovered that vitamin D2, often taken to meet daily health recommendations, may actually lower the body’s levels of vitamin D3. Credit: Stock A new study shows that vitamin D2 may reduce vitamin D3 levels, suggesting D3 is the more effective supplement for immune and overall health. A new study conducted by the University of Surrey, the John Innes Centre, …

A large-scale clinical study suggests that cocoa extract supplements rich in flavanols may help reduce age-related inflammation. Researchers found that one key inflammatory marker, hsCRP, decreased among participants taking cocoa extract, hinting at possible links between cocoa’s bioactive compounds, heart health, and healthy aging. Credit: Stock Cocoa flavanols lowered inflammation markers in aging adults. The effect may help protect cardiovascular …

Through three weeks, the San Francisco 49ers are below league average in pressure and sack rate, as well as total quarterback hits. Now they’re tasked with playing the rest of the season without their most important player. In Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers’ pressure rate dipped from 45 percent to 28 percent without Nick Bosa on the …

Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporter BBC I have some in my cupboard. And I’m far from alone – creatine has become the supplement of choice for millions. Originally known for enhancing the performance of bodybuilders and athletes in the 1990s, this white powder is now entering the spice cupboards (well, that’s where I store mine) of women in their 40s. …

Among 33,822 U.S. veterans, nicotinamide use was linked to 14% fewer new skin cancers overall, and a 54% lower risk when started after a first cancer. Credit: Shutterstock Vitamin B3 pill shows promise in preventing skin cancer, large VA study suggests. A common over-the-counter form of vitamin B3, nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, may help prevent certain skin cancers, according …

These are not generic “take with food, get sun, etc.” but more nuanced, based on recent research: Monitor retinal health baseline and follow-ups:Before starting, having a retinal scan or check (if in risk group) gives baseline. If eye disease already present, supplement might slow damage, but existing damage may be irreversible. Changes visible by ophthalmologist may lag behind blood level …

TODAY’s Never Have I Ever series offers guidance about procedures and practices our trusted health experts would never participate in. Discover why they should be avoided and which healthy practices you should turn to instead. The liver is a remarkable organ. Among its many functions, it rids our blood of toxins, disposes of old cells, metabolizes nutrients and creates the …

Key Takeaways A new study shows that omega-3 deficiency could put women at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for everyone’s health. Prioritize eating omega-3-rich foods whenever possible, and talk with your doctor about taking a supplement. Omega-3 fatty acids, a family of essential fats found in foods like salmon, walnuts, and chia seeds, are critical …

Sucralose is a popular sugar substitute for people who are cutting calories or managing blood sugar levels, but new research by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center suggests that the artificial sweetener may not be the best choice for patients undergoing cancer immunotherapy. Publishing recently in Cancer Discovery, a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, …