Carotenoids in food may prevent blindness
Carotenoids in food may prevent blindness Eating more foods that are high in carotenoids may prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to…
Broccoli, cauliflower may lower risk of advanced prostate cancer
Broccoli, cauliflower may lower risk of advanced prostate cancer Men may be able to cut their risk of aggressive prostate cancer in half by eating more…
Diet for type 2 diabetes similar to general healthy diet
Diet for type 2 diabetes similar to general healthy diet Harvard Health Publications has released a new report entitled "Healthy Eating for Type 2…
Whole grains may lower risk of high blood pressure
Whole grains may lower risk of high blood pressure According to researchers at Harvard University, women who eat plenty of whole grains may lower their risk…
Omega-3 fats may fight depression
Omega-3 fats may fight depression You've probably heard of the numerous benefits of omega-3 fats, from preventing heart disease to fighting cancer. …
Healthier fast foods still bad for your heart
Healthier fast foods still bad for your heart If you think you're going to do your heart a favor by choosing a veggie burger over your usual fast food…
Western diet linked to colon cancer recurrence
Western diet linked to colon cancer recurrence Colon cancer survivors are three times more likely to suffer a recurrence if they consume a typical…
Folic acid may up risk of colon cancer
Folic acid may up risk of colon cancer It's clear that folic acid reduces the rate of birth defects. However, since folic acid fortification of certain…
Coffee may cut liver cancer risk
Coffee may cut liver cancer risk Heavy coffee drinking may cut your risk of liver cancer in half. A new study found that drinking three of more cups of…
Low-glycemic diets better than low-fat diets for weight loss
Low-glycemic diets better than low-fat diets for weight loss Weight loss plans that allow dieters to eat all the low glycemic index (GI) foods they want are…