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…
An egg a day may increase risk of death
An egg a day may increase risk of death Eating seven of more eggs a week can significantly increase the risk of death in men, say researchers from Harvard…
An apple a day keeps metabolic syndrome away
An apple a day keeps metabolic syndrome away Adults who eat apples, apple sauce or drink apple juice have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome.…
Coffee with your doughnut may ward off Alzheimer's
Coffee with your doughnut may ward off Alzheimer's Just one cup of coffee day could protect the brain against the damaging effect of a high-fat, high…