Excess weight boosts risk of ovarian cancer
Excess weight boosts risk of ovarian cancer Post-menopausal women who are overweight or obese have a much higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, say…
Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients
Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients Women with early-stage breast cancer may live longer if they maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,…
Low-carb diets may improve mental focus
Low-carb diets may improve mental focus If you've ever tried a low-carb diet for weight loss, you may have noticed that your short-term memory was a…
Eating less is essential to healthy aging
Eating less is essential to healthy aging It may sound obvious but nutrition experts have been divided over whether cutting calories leads to long-term…
Vitamin C is important for keeping blood pressure low
Vitamin C is important for keeping blood pressure low A new study from the University of California, Berkeley has linked a high intake of vitamin C to lower…
A drink a day may keep Alzheimer's away
A drink a day may keep Alzheimer's away Drinking in moderation may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report from…
Antioxidants don't lower cancer risk in women
Antioxidants don't lower cancer risk in women There's more evidence that supplementing with antioxidants may not prevent cancer, particularly in women. …
Men with higher incomes are more likely to be overweight
Men with higher incomes are more likely to be overweight Wealthier men are more likely than lower income men to be overweight, perhaps because affluent men…
Wine may boost blood levels of omega-3 fat
Wine may boost blood levels of omega-3 fat A glass or two of wine per day may increase the amount of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids in a person's…
A low-glycemic diet may raise good cholesterol in diabetics
A low-glycemic diet may raise good cholesterol in diabetics Eating a low-glycemic diet can help people with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar control and…