Women's deep belly fat more strongly linked to diabetes, heart disease
Women's deep belly fat more strongly linked to diabetes, heart disease A comprehensive study from Uppsala University, with over 325,000 participants, shows…
Soft drinks – sugary or low cal – may raise risk of early death
Soft drinks – sugary or low cal – may raise risk of early death Consumption of soft drinks, whether they’re sweetened with sugar or artificial…
Omega-3 fats have little or no effect on diabetes risk
Omega-3 fats have little or no effect on diabetes risk Increasing omega-3 fats in the diet has little or no effect on risk of type 2 diabetes, finds a new…
Plant-based diets lower risk of type 2 diabetes
Plant-based diets lower risk of type 2 diabetes People who tend to eat mostly plants may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, research from the Harvard…
Vitamin D doesn't prevent type 2 diabetes
Vitamin D doesn't prevent type 2 diabetes If you’re taking vitamin D to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes when you get older, it’s…
Mediterranean diet tied to better memory for diabetics
Mediterranean diet tied to better memory for diabetics People with diabetes may have better brain function if they follow a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits…
Avocados suppress hunger without adding calories
Avocados suppress hunger without adding calories A new study released by the Illinois Institute of Technology suggests that swapping refined carbohydrates…
New U.S. 'added sugars' labels could improve health
New U.S. 'added sugars' labels could improve health The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new mandatory rules requiring labels on all U.S. packaged…
WHO: High fibre, whole grains protect from chronic disease
WHO: High fibre, whole grains protect from chronic disease People who eat higher amounts of fibre and whole grains have lower rates of chronic diseases…
Eat whole grains to prevent type 2 diabetes
Eat whole grains to prevent type 2 diabetes It doesn't matter if it's rye, oats or wheat. As long as it is whole grain, it can prevent type 2…