Obesity, inactivity common among Canadian cancer survivors
Obesity, inactivity common among Canadian cancer survivors New research supported by the Canadian Cancer Society shows that many cancer survivors in Canada…
Vitamin D works against peripheral artery disease
Vitamin D works against peripheral artery disease Vitamin D may protect people from peripheral artery disease (PAD), a vascular disease in which fatty…
Soy protein benefits Type 2 diabetics with kidney disease
Soy protein benefits Type 2 diabetics with kidney disease Eating soy protein appears to have long-term positive effects on the heart, blood vessels and…
Mother's diet may influence baby's gender
Mother's diet may influence baby's gender Women are more likely to give birth to boys if they're eating a high-calorie diet shortly before becoming…
Global study links diet to high blood pressure
Global study links diet to high blood pressure Researchers creating a map of human metabolism have found a connection between certain compounds in urine and…
Antioxidant supplements may increase mortality
Antioxidant supplements may increase mortality Many people take antioxidant supplements in the hope of extending their lives but they may actually be…
Diet counselling lowers diabetes risk
Diet counselling lowers diabetes risk A few minor adjustments to eating habits and lifestyle can reduce diabetes risk factors like metabolic syndrome, say…
Soy compound lowers breast cancer risk
Soy compound lowers breast cancer risk Women with high levels genistein, an estrogen-like compound found in soy, seem to have a lower risk of developing…
Diet can save lives by lowering blood pressure
Diet can save lives by lowering blood pressure There's new evidence that diet can lower blood pressure and save people from heart attack and stroke. In…
Trans fats linked to breast cancer
Trans fats linked to breast cancer Trans fats, which are known for being bad for heart health, may also raise the risk of developing breast cancer, say…