Canada reveals tougher rules for organic food products
Canada reveals tougher rules for organic food products The federal government has unveiled new mandatory standards for organic foods along with enforcement…
Low vitamin D tied to excess weight
Low vitamin D tied to excess weight Overweight? Part of the problem may be low vitamin D levels, according to a new study from Los Angeles, California. In…
Excess weight increases risk of migraine headaches
Excess weight increases risk of migraine headaches Obesity may make people more prone to migraines, the latest health problem to be associated with…
Certain foods boost inflammation and diabetes risk
Certain foods boost inflammation and diabetes risk People who eat plenty of red meat, refined grains, cheese and certain other foods may have an increased…
Weight loss improves sleep apnea
Weight loss improves sleep apnea Losing weight through lifestyle changes can improve or even reverse mild cases of the night time breathing disorder, sleep…
Seek diet counseling: High blood pressure is tough to manage on your own
Seek diet counseling: High blood pressure is tough to manage on your own Diet, exercise, weight loss and other lifestyle modifications are often recommended…
Canadians have inconsistent food safety behaviours: study
Canadians have inconsistent food safety behaviours: study The same Canadians who obsess over best-before dates at the supermarket are casually pouring expired…
Multivitamins don't lower cancer and heart disease risk
Multivitamins don't lower cancer and heart disease risk Older women who took multivitamins didn't appear to reduce their risk of common cancers or heart…
Heart healthy food is too expensive for some Canadians
Heart healthy food is too expensive for some Canadians Released this week, the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Annual Report on Canadians' Health found…
Vitamin D linked to cognitive decline
Vitamin D linked to cognitive decline Low levels of vitamin D increase the risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly, according to findings from the…