Trimming carbs lowers cholesterol
Trimming carbs lowers cholesterol Study findings from researchers at Children�s Hospital Oakland Research Institute in California have found that…
Magnesium cuts risk of cancer and heart disease
Magnesium cuts risk of cancer and heart disease According to French researchers, people with high levels of magnesium in their blood could reduce their risk…
Selenium offers little protection against heart disease
Selenium offers little protection against heart disease Study findings from researchers at the University of Buffalo have found that selenium does not offer…
Omega 3s lower risk of second heart attack
Omega 3s lower risk of second heart attack While omega-3 fatty acids are known to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, recent study…
Nutrition savvy health reporters
Nutrition savvy health reporters Congratulations to Laura DiBattista of City TV! Ms. DiBattista was found to be the most nutritionally in-the-know at the…
Whole grains lower blood triglycerides
Whole grains lower blood triglycerides According to a study conducted by the US Agricultural Research Service wholegrains, but not refined grains, can lower…
Folic acid fortification linked with lower risk of stroke
Folic acid fortification linked with lower risk of stroke Since the introduction of folic acid fortification in North America eight years ago, the number of…
B vitamins may not help prevent heart disease
B vitamins may not help prevent heart disease While supplementation of B vitamins is associated with lower levels of homocysteine, it is not linked with a…
"Portfolio diet" lowers blood cholesterol
"Portfolio diet" lowers blood cholesterol According to study findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a certain combination of foods…
High fiber, low fat diet beneficial for heart health in children
High fiber, low fat diet beneficial for heart health in children According to study findings presented at the American Heart Associationís annual…