People aged 60 and older with untreated high blood pressure may have an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to people who have been or are being treated for high blood pressure, as well as people without the chronic condition.

Over recent decades, Americans have significantly reduced the amount of minerals they get from dietary supplements, says a new analysis of data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.

New research from Scotland suggests that higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure are linked to a drop in deaths from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

A worrying new study by the American Cancer Society has revealed that generation X and millennials are at more risk of developing many types of cancer than their predecessors.

A new scientific report lends weight to consumer concerns about pesticide residues on food, presenting fresh evidence that washing fruit before eating does not remove various toxic chemicals commonly used in agriculture.