Women's deep belly fat more strongly linked to diabetes, heart disease
Women's deep belly fat more strongly linked to diabetes, heart disease A comprehensive study from Uppsala University, with over 325,000 participants, shows…
Why people gain weight as they get older
Why people gain weight as they get older Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older. Now new research conducted at Karolinska…
Inflammation from digesting fatty meals varies among people
Inflammation from digesting fatty meals varies among people People have very individualized inflammatory responses to eating a high-fat meal. These were the…
Eating more fruit and cereal fibre tied to lower diverticulitis risk
Eating more fruit and cereal fibre tied to lower diverticulitis risk Women who get more fibre from fruits and cereals may be less like to develop…
More plant protein tied to longer life
More plant protein tied to longer life People who eat more plant-based protein may live longer than those who get more protein from meat, a Japanese study…
Soft drinks – sugary or low cal – may raise risk of early death
Soft drinks – sugary or low cal – may raise risk of early death Consumption of soft drinks, whether they’re sweetened with sugar or artificial…
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…