Soda, sports drinks tied to higher risk of early death
Soda, sports drinks tied to higher risk of early death People who consume lots of sugary sodas and sports drinks every day may be more likely to die early of…
Eggs, cholesterol tied to greater risk of heart disease, stroke
Eggs, cholesterol tied to greater risk of heart disease, stroke After a raft of studies reassuring consumers that eggs are okay to eat, a new report suggests…
Daily fried food increases risk of premature death among women
Daily fried food increases risk of premature death among women Regularly eating fried food is linked with an increased risk of death from any cause and…
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…
Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet
Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet For those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, the combination of statins and a…
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death A large U.S. study known as VITAL, conducted in healthy adults, concluded that omega-3…
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack Men who eat plenty of fermented dairy products – such as cheese, yoghurt, quark, kefir and…
Yo-yo dieting tied to heart attack, stroke in healthy people
Yo-yo dieting tied to heart attack, stroke in healthy people People with fluctuations in their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar may be more…
Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk
Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk People with heavy exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium or copper may be more likely to develop cardiovascular…
If you don’t have heart disease, moderate sodium intake may not be so bad
If you don’t have heart disease, moderate sodium intake may not be so bad Moderate consumption of sodium may not affect the risk for cardiovascular problems…