High dose folic acid may boost cancer risk
High dose folic acid may boost cancer risk Although the fortification of foods with folic acid has been proven to prevent serious birth defects such as spina…
Eye health may be affected by the type and amount of fat you eat
Eye health may be affected by the type and amount of fat you eat How much and what kind of fat you eat may influence your risk of age-related macular…
On-off fasting may help obese people shed pounds
On-off fasting may help obese people shed pounds Fasting every other day can help obese people lose weight, according to a new study from the University of…
How fish is prepared may affect its benefits
How fish is prepared may affect its benefits If you eat fish for its heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, baked or boiled fish is better than fried, salted or…
Green tea may ward off mouth cancer
Green tea may ward off mouth cancer Taking high doses of green tea extract may help protect against development of oral cancer, according to new research…
A low-fat, high-carb diet better for your mood
A low-fat, high-carb diet better for your mood When it comes to weight loss, both a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet and a low-fat, high-carb diet appear to…
Overweight teens can slim down with just a bit more fibre
Overweight teens can slim down with just a bit more fibre Eating just a little bit more fibre could have a big impact in trimming the waistlines of young…
Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys
Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys A diet high in salt and artificially sweetened drinks increases the risk of kidney function…
Low-fat eating may reduce skin cancer recurrence risk
Low-fat eating may reduce skin cancer recurrence risk People with a history of skin cancer may want to cut back on the amount of fat they eat to reduce their…
Phytochemicals in plant foods may fight obesity
Phytochemicals in plant foods may fight obesity Eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens instead of a cheeseburger could help people battle the metabolic…