Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Many popular supplements can alter blood sugar and can make glucose levels harder to ...

Often labeled a “natural Ozempic,” berberine is widely discussed as a metabolic aid. Yet research suggests its influence may ...

Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death, and elevated LDL cholesterol is one of its biggest drivers. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with elevated ...

WITH a massive grin on her face and a spring in her step, Plum Leigh has a completely fresh outlook on life. The 29-year-old ...

Fresh herbs are a staple for every seasoned chef, but these fragrant plants don't only add flavor to meals. Many popular herbs also provide nutrients with impressive health benefits. People have been ...

There are two types of herbs: soft herbs and hardy herbs. Soft herbs include coriander, mint, and parsley, which require moisture and airflow in the right quantity. On the other hand, hardy herbs like ...

About 1 in 3 older people in the UK uses herbal preparations or dietary supplements alongside prescription medicines, raising concerns about potentially dangerous interactions. The Medicines and ...

Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs have revolutionized weight loss, allowing people to drop major pounds in a fraction of the time it typically takes with diet and exercise alone. However, with ...

We often treat intestinal infections as an episode: a few days of symptoms, elimination of the pathogen, and recovery. In this view, the disease has a clear beginning and end. However, patient ...

A multicenter research effort in China conducted clinical trial testing of oral berberine for six months in diabetes-free adults with obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver ...

In patients with obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) but not diabetes, berberine was safe but did not reduce visceral adipose tissue or liver fat. Researchers ...

Berberine is a plant-derived compound often promoted for metabolic disease and fatty liver. A Chinese randomized trial showed that berberine failed to reduce visceral adipose tissue or liver fat in ...