Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of gestational diabetes Pregnant women at high risk for developing gestational diabetes may be less likely to experience…
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…
Apples, tea and moderation: 3 ingredients for a long life
Apples, tea and moderation: 3 ingredients for a long life Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease,…
Poor diet quality tied to frailty in older adults
Poor diet quality tied to frailty in older adults When older people eat a poor-quality diet, they may be increasing their odds of becoming frail, a recent…
Men know less than women about calorie needs
Men know less than women about calorie needs Men are almost four times as likely as women to have a poor grasp of how many calories they need to consume daily…
Paleo diet may increase heart disease risk
Paleo diet may increase heart disease risk People who follow a Paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker that is closely linked to heart…
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…
Eating extra red meat linked to early death
Eating extra red meat linked to early death Adults who increase the amount of red meat they consume over the years also increase their odds of dying sooner…
More evidence ultra-processed foods harm health
More evidence ultra-processed foods harm health People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than…
Study finds proven ways to cut back on sugary drinks
Study finds proven ways to cut back on sugary drinks With sugary sodas and other sweetened drinks considered a key driver of the obesity epidemic worldwide, a…