Not all fats are created equal
Not all fats are created equal Eating saturated fats and trans fats can boost our risk of obesity and heart disease, while consuming monounsaturated fat can…
Vitamin E supplements may harm men who smoke
Vitamin E supplements may harm men who smoke Taking antioxidant vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of pneumonia in some middle-age men who smoke,…
Vitamin D lowers risk of heart attacks and strokes
Vitamin D lowers risk of heart attacks and strokes New evidence from the Framingham Heart Study reveals people with low levels of vitamin D are twice as…
High calcium diet may lower heart disease risk
High calcium diet may lower heart disease risk Eating a calcium-rich diet along with regular exercise could lower the risk of metabolic syndrome, according…
Both in person and phone counseling are effective for weight management
Both in person and phone counseling are effective for weight management Telephone counseling and face-to-face counseling are equally effective in helping…
Eating more protein may speed fat loss
Eating more protein may speed fat loss Higher protein meals may help people who are overweight or obese burn more fat, according to new study from New South…
Vitamin E does not affect arthritis risk in women
Vitamin E does not affect arthritis risk in women Taking vitamin E supplements doesn't lower a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to an…
Saturated fat triples risk of intestinal cancer
Saturated fat triples risk of intestinal cancer Eating a diet that's high in saturated fat may increase the risk of intestinal cancer, according to a…
Watch what your children drink
Watch what your children drink The calories in soft drinks, juices and even lattes add up. What kids drink over the course of a day can be like eating a meal…
Gingko Biloba does not prevent cognitive decline
Gingko Biloba does not prevent cognitive decline Older adults who were not cognitively impaired - or have mild cognitive impairment - will not benefit from…