Eating meat does not raise brain cancer risk
Eating meat does not raise brain cancer risk Adults who eat a lot of meat and meat products may not have a heightened risk of the most common type of…
Vitamin D may extend life in older adults
Vitamin D may extend life in older adults A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado shows vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the risk of…
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline Shedding some excess weight through diet, exercise or surgery may help obese adults with kidney disease…
Vitamin B6 linked with better prostate cancer survival
Vitamin B6 linked with better prostate cancer survival Men with earlier-stage prostate cancer may have better survival odds if they get a little more than…
Adding omega-3 DHA to infant formula boosts cognitive skills
Adding omega-3 DHA to infant formula boosts cognitive skills Babies fed formula supplemented with the essential fatty acid DHA appear to have higher…
Gluten allergy boosts risk of death
Gluten allergy boosts risk of death The risks of gluten allergies and celiac disease have been underestimated, according to a Swedish study published in the…
Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians
Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians It's a well-known fact that excessive sodium consumption is linked to high blood pressure,…
Whole flaxseed, but not oil, may cut cholesterol
Whole flaxseed, but not oil, may cut cholesterol Adding whole ground flaxseed to your diet, but not flaxseed oil, may help lower your cholesterol levels,…
Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps
Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps People who have growths or "polyps" in their colon removed can cut their risk of recurrent…
Food is better than supplements for heart disease prevention
Food is better than supplements for heart disease prevention People who want to stave off heart disease and type 2 diabetes may do better by choosing…