Too little calcium, water linked to kidney stones
Too little calcium, water linked to kidney stones Older women whose diets include too little calcium or water - or too much salt - have an increased risk of…
Blueberries, apples, pears linked to lower risk of diabetes
Blueberries, apples, pears linked to lower risk of diabetes A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health found that people who ate a higher amount of…
Losing belly fat linked to healthier arteries regardless of type of diet
Losing belly fat linked to healthier arteries regardless of type of diet Overweight people who lose weight, especially abdominal fat, can improve the…
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…
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…
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…