Substance in fruit juice could affect absorption of medications
Substance in fruit juice could affect absorption of medications Drinking grapefruit, apple or orange juice may decrease the benefits of taking certain…
Arsenic in drinking water linked to type 2 diabetes
Arsenic in drinking water linked to type 2 diabetes Low levels of arsenic from ground water may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, say U.S.…
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women
Vitamin D reduces risk of hip fracture in women Older women with higher blood levels of vitamin D are less likely to suffer hip fractures, according to…
Energy drinks may increase heart attack and stroke risk
Energy drinks may increase heart attack and stroke risk Just one can of the popular caffeinated energy drink Red Bull can increase the risk of heart attack…
A healthy diet lowers the risk of stroke
A healthy diet lowers the risk of stroke A person's odds of suffering a stroke could be reduced by living a "low-risk" lifestyle, which…
Vitamin D increases life expectancy
Vitamin D increases life expectancy In comparison to those with higher levels of the "sunshine vitamin", adults with low blood levels of vitamin D…
Vitamin C may lower type 2 diabetes risk
Vitamin C may lower type 2 diabetes risk A diet high in vitamin C may help lower a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, say researchers from…
Healthy eating patterns lower colorectal cancer risk
Healthy eating patterns lower colorectal cancer risk Following any one of four healthy diets can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in men, according to…
Menopause may increase risk of heart disease
Menopause may increase risk of heart disease As women begin menopause, their risk of developing a collection of heart disease risk factors known as metabolic…
Potassium-rich foods lower blood pressure
Potassium-rich foods lower blood pressure Boosting levels of potassium in your diet may lower high blood pressure or prevent you from developing high blood…