Heart valve disease happens when one of your heart’s four valves doesn’t open fully (stenosis) or close properly (regurgitation or prolapse), forcing your heart to work harder to pump blood. Symptoms ...

It has long been suspected that the relative abundance of specific nutrients can affect cognitive processes and emotions. Newly described influences of dietary factors on neuronal function and ...

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals from nerve cells to target cells by attaching to specific receptors. After delivering their messages, the body breaks them down or ...

Healthy eating supports your body’s ability to function from head to toe. The right combination of the three essential macronutrients — protein, carbohydrates, and fat — gives you energy, while ...

The minimum number of calories you need for your body to function is called your basal metabolic rate, or BMR. You burn most of your daily calories with zero effort, movement, or even thinking.

Diet plays a key role in maintaining liver health. Many foods contain compounds that may help improve liver enzymes, protect against fat buildup, and decrease inflammation. The liver is involved in ...

The SGLT2 inhibitors/GLP-1s have transformed cardiorenal care; however, predictable prescribing errors continue to limit their benefits and expose patients to avoidable harm.