Sugary drinks up risk of heart disease in men
Sugary drinks up risk of heart disease in men Men who drank a 12-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage a day had a 20 percent higher risk of heart disease compared…
Red meat linked to greater risk of cardiovascular and cancer death
Red meat linked to greater risk of cardiovascular and cancer death A new study from Harvard School of Public Health has found that eating red meat is…
Most weight loss supplements not effective
Most weight loss supplements not effective An Oregon State University researcher has reviewed the evidence surrounding hundreds of weight loss supplements…
Too little omega-3 fatty acids may accelerate brain aging
Too little omega-3 fatty acids may accelerate brain aging According to a new study published in the journal Neurology, a diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids,…
Pediatricians advised to screen children for vitamin D deficiency
Pediatricians advised to screen children for vitamin D deficiency As studies continue to show the fundamental role vitamin D plays in disease and health,…
High fibre fruit linked to healthy gums
High fibre fruit linked to healthy gums U.S. researchers who followed healthy male veterans for up to 24 years found that older men who ate more high-fibre…
Citrus fruits guard against stroke in women
Citrus fruits guard against stroke in women Eating citrus fruits, especially oranges and grapefruit, may lower women's risk of developing clot-associated…
Obesity rates rise, threaten health in developed countries
Obesity rates rise, threaten health in developed countries More people in developed countries are overweight or obese than ever before, increasing the risk…
Report finds fructose not linked to weight gain
Report finds fructose not linked to weight gain A little extra simple sugar in your diet probably won't make you pack on the pounds -- as long as you cut…
Study hints diet soft drinks harm vascular health
Study hints diet soft drinks harm vascular health A new study finds a potential link between daily consumption of diet soft drinks and the risk of vascular…