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A new study published in the online issue of Neurology suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing, and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems.

There’s good reason to clean your bowl of guacamole at your next fiesta—the California Avocado Commission touts avocado as a fruit that provides a host of health benefits including lower blood-cholesterol levels and decreased risk for heart disease.

An over-the-counter natural remedy derived from honeybee hives arrests the growth of prostate cancer cells and tumors in mice, according to a new paper from researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine.

Researchers have discovered that consuming dietary fiber-rich cocoa products positively affects bowel function. While dietary fiber has always been important as part of a healthy diet, cocoa has not been included in the western diet. Researchers found that regular consumption of cocoa products increases dietary fiber intake to recommended levels and improves bowel habits.