April 20, 2020

Don't Believe the Hype: Bogus Products, Coronavirus Scams Abound

MONDAY, April 13, 2020 -- Can zinc help shorten a COVID-19 infection? Will vitamin C or other supplements prevent it?

These claims and plenty more can be found on social media and internet sites, but be advised: There is no pill or treatment that can prevent or cure COVID right now.

March 30, 2020

Music Helps Heal a Damaged Heart

FRIDAY, March 20, 2020 -- People often turn to music to boost their mood or relieve stress. And new research suggests there may be science supporting that practice.

The study found that listening to 30 minutes of music a day eased chest pain and anxiety in people who had recently had a heart attack.

March 30, 2020

Don't Believe All the 'Science' on CBD Products

MONDAY, March 16, 2020 -- Cannabidiol -- commonly known as CBD -- might not be all it is touted to be, new research suggests.

Instead, existing evidence on the potential benefits of the compound found in marijuana and hemp has often been backed by industry, scientists said.

March 18, 2020

Could Green Tea Extract Help Fight Pulmonary Fibrosis?

WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2020 -- A green tea extract has shown early hints of promise against a serious, progressive form of lung disease, researchers say.

The disease is called pulmonary fibrosis, where scar tissue builds up in the lungs over time, limiting the amount of oxygen the body receives. Eventually, life-threatening lung failure can develop.

March 9, 2020

Olive Oil Could Help Lower Your Heart Disease Risk

THURSDAY, March 5, 2020 -- If you love to drizzle a bit of olive oil on your salad, a new study suggests a side benefit to that tasty fat: a lower risk of heart disease.

The research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found that people who had more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 21% lower risk of heart disease.

March 4, 2020

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Heart Disease, But Not Cancer: Study

TUESDAY, March 3, 2020 -- Every day, millions of Americans pop a fish oil supplement -- rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids -- in hopes it'll improve their health.

A big new data review suggests they may be half right: The supplements may slightly reduce a person's risk of heart disease, but they won't ward off cancers.