Obesity doubles risk of cancer
Obesity doubles risk of cancer For the first time, being overweight has been linked to several less common forms of cancer. Also, men and…
Eat more vegetables, lean protein for prostate health
Eat more vegetables, lean protein for prostate health Men should eat more vegetables, more lean protein and less fat and red meat to avoid developing…
Whole grains cut belly fat
Whole grains cut belly fat Cutting calories and filling up on whole grains may be good for the heart because it reduces abdominal obesity, suggests new…
Simple carbs up breast and ovarian cancer risk
Simple carbs up breast and ovarian cancer risk Women who eat a diet high in simple carbohydrates - instead of fruits, vegetables and unsaturated fats - are…
Probiotics cut runners' sick days in half
Probiotics cut runners' sick days in half Distance runners may have lowered immunity which makes them more vulnerable to catching colds. New research from…
Parents don't think their kids are overweight
Parents don't think their kids are overweight Many parents of overweight children don't perceive their child as being excessively heavy, according to a…
Obesity doubles gall bladder cancer risk in women
Obesity doubles gall bladder cancer risk in women Obesity affects men and women differently in terms of cancer risk, according to a study published in the…
Fast food can damage the liver
Fast food can damage the liver Too much fast food and too little exercise can wreak havoc on the liver, according to results of a small Swedish study. In…
Weight loss needs guided by body fat, not BMI
Weight loss needs guided by body fat, not BMI Measuring body fat, rather than body mass index (BMI), appears to be more effective at identifying…
Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes
Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes Even after a heart attack, many people still don't eat enough vegetables, fruit or fiber.…