High blood pressure: Avoid cooking pasta with this ingredient to lower your reading

HIGH blood pressure can lead to serious health complications if it’s left untreated, but one way to prevent and control the condition is to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Pasta can form part of this diet, but you should avoid adding a certain ingredient during cooking.

LaCroix is facing a lawsuit over the mysterious ingredient that has made it a huge hit — here’s what we know about it

Facebook/La Croix LaCroix is facing a lawsuit that argues the sparkling beverage brand contains artificial ingredients, a claim LaCroix categorically denies.  However, LaCroix’s use of “natural essences” has sparked questions and confusion for years.  The essences are reportedly concentrated natural chemicals and are safe to drink.  For years, LaCroix lovers have been faced with a […]

Key antidepressant ingredient contributing to antibiotic-resistant superbug

Scientists have discovered a key ingredient in the most widely used antidepressants may be contributing to the antibiotic resistant superbug that has spread through hospitals across the world. Bacteria has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics in recent years, which is generally thought to be down to overusing of the drugs. However, it seems other medications […]

How to get rid of sunburn: Use a cream containing this ingredient to treat sore skin

Sunburn is when skin becomes red and may start to flake and peel after a few days. Caused by ultraviolet rays, it usually doesn’t last long but it can be sore and tender and cause great discomfort. If you do get sunburnt while being outside, you should get out of the sun as soon as […]

Here’s why people are eating an ingredient in face creams—and why they shouldn’t

Enlarge / With collagen-packed powders, anti-aging enthusiasts are adding the face cream ingredient to smoothies. (credit: Getty | The Washington Post) For decades, consumers have lined up for injections and creams that promise to plump, refresh, and smooth aging skin. But now, that same anti-aging crowd is dumping the shots and salves and going for […]

What’s the magic ingredient in Japan’s Alpine cuisine?

Something else that will warm you up is the region’s ‘snow drink’. Snow also plays an integral role in the region’s sake, Japan’s national alcoholic drink—and Niigata’s sake is amongst the best in the country, with over 90 sake breweries, many of which are open for tours. In the coastal city of Itoigawa, a 55-kilometer […]

High blood pressure diet: Avoid this burger ingredient to reduce symptoms of hypertension

HIGH blood pressure symptoms can be hard to spot, meaning many people do not even know they have it. But if the condition is left untreated it could lead to more serious health problems such as heart attacks and stroke. Because what you can eat can affect your blood pressure, experts say to avoid eating […]

Arthritis pain: Spicy ingredient could ease joint inflammation and other symptoms

ARTHRITIS pain and joint inflammation are the most common symptoms of the condition. While there’s no cure, there are treatment options available to help slow down the condition and ease discomfort. Studies have shown the use of capsaicin can show positive results in just three weeks.