Artificial sweeteners cause glucose intolerance by altering gut bacteria
Artificial sweeteners cause glucose intolerance by altering gut bacteria Artificial sweeteners -- promoted as aids to weight loss and diabetes prevention --…
Nutrition, probiotics key factors for digestive health
Nutrition, probiotics key factors for digestive health A healthy and balanced diet, as well as probiotics, have been known to be helpful in preserving…
Green tea may protect from GI cancers
Green tea may protect from GI cancers Women who drink green tea may lower their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the…
Canadian researchers find link between vitamin D and Crohn’s disease
Canadian researchers find link between vitamin D and Crohn’s disease Vitamin D is making headlines again this week, thanks to Canadian researchers. A…
Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys
Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys A diet high in salt and artificially sweetened drinks increases the risk of kidney function…
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline Shedding some excess weight through diet, exercise or surgery may help obese adults with kidney disease…
Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps
Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps People who have growths or "polyps" in their colon removed can cut their risk of recurrent…
DASH diet may ward off kidney stones
DASH diet may ward off kidney stones The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is proven to help people lower elevated blood pressure.…
Canadians have inconsistent food safety behaviours: study
Canadians have inconsistent food safety behaviours: study The same Canadians who obsess over best-before dates at the supermarket are casually pouring expired…
Peanut products recalled due to Salmonella
Peanut products recalled due to Salmonella Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall of nine varieties of energy bars as they…