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…
Low vitamin D levels linked to cardiac death
Low vitamin D levels linked to cardiac death Vitamin D deficiency is associated with heart dysfunction, sudden cardiac death, and death due to heart failure,…
Vitamin E or C supplements likely don't reduce cancer risk
Vitamin E or C supplements likely don't reduce cancer risk Men who take supplements of vitamin E or C are no more or less likely to develop cancer than men…
PepsiCo to put caffeine count on its labels
PepsiCo to put caffeine count on its labels The Canadian division of PepsiCo announced yesterday it will voluntarily redesign the packaging on its beverages…
Trans fat ban backed by the American Medical Association
Trans fat ban backed by the American Medical Association The American Medical Association threw its weight behind legislation to ban the use of artificial…
Heart disease risk is not reduced by antioxidant supplements
Heart disease risk is not reduced by antioxidant supplements Supplementing with antioxidants vitamin C or vitamin E does not cut the risk of heart disease,…
Red meat diet may aid E. coli
Red meat diet may aid E. coli Frequent and consistent consumption of red meat and cow's milk makes the body more susceptible to a virulent form of E.…
Vitamin E and selenium may not lower prostate cancer risk
Vitamin E and selenium may not lower prostate cancer risk The U.S. government has halted a major trial investigating whether vitamin E and selenium prevent…