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…
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…
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…
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…
So-called “bad†fats can make heart attacks more severe
So-called “bad†fats can make heart attacks more severe Scientists have found that trans and saturated fats not only clog arteries, they also…
Are your friends making you fat?
Are your friends making you fat? If your friends and family are gaining weight, chances are you will too. A startling new study suggests that obesity is…
Study links soft drinks to heart disease
Study links soft drinks to heart disease Having just one soft drink a day is associated with increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study…
Dieters crave calories, not carbs
Dieters crave calories, not carbs People wanting to lose weight are battling calorie addiction, not carbohydrate addiction, suggests new research findings…