Obese children at risk for diabetes and heart disease
Obese children at risk for diabetes and heart disease In Canada, one in four obese children have pre-diabetes and one in ten have metabolic syndrome that…
Weight loss leads to long-term success for diabetics
Weight loss leads to long-term success for diabetics A 12-week weight loss program for people with type 2 diabetes can have lasting effects on weight and…
Eating fish may prevent age related eye disease
Eating fish may prevent age related eye disease According to a new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, diets high in omega-3 fatty acids and…
Calcium supplements can prevent bone fractures
Calcium supplements can prevent bone fractures Boosting calcium intake with supplements may reduce the risk of debilitating fractures later in life,…
Low vitamin D level raises heart attack risk
Low vitamin D level raises heart attack risk Men who have low levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of heart attack, according to new research published in…
Maternal pregnancy weight gain linked to children's weight
Maternal pregnancy weight gain linked to children's weight Children of mothers who gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy are more…
Gout may raise risk of heart disease
Gout may raise risk of heart disease For men at risk for heart disease, having an arthritic condition called gout may further boost their odds of dying from…
Men and women metabolize fructose differently
Men and women metabolize fructose differently A high fructose diet affects men and women differently, with men being less efficient than women, say…
Diabetes can be prevented with the Mediterranean diet
Diabetes can be prevented with the Mediterranean diet Eating a Mediterranean diet can prevent type 2 diabetes in those at risk for developing…
Prenatal low mercury fish intake is good for kids' brains
Prenatal low mercury fish intake is good for kids' brains Children of mothers who ate more fish during pregnancy score higher…