Vitamin D boosts calcium's bone-building effects
Vitamin D boosts calcium's bone-building effects Adding vitamin D to regular calcium supplements produces long-term improvements in the bone density of…
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind The New York City Board of Health has voted to have all chain restaurants post calorie…
Caffeine may double miscarriage risk
Caffeine may double miscarriage risk Pregnant women who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have twice the risk of having a miscarriage as those who avoid…
Caffeine may lower ovarian cancer risk
Caffeine may lower ovarian cancer risk A woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer appears to decrease with increased caffeine consumption, say Harvard…
Diabetics may not lose weight on low carb diets
Diabetics may not lose weight on low carb diets Lower carb dieting may improve blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes, but weight control may not…
Nutrition coaching helps families eat better
Nutrition coaching helps families eat better Being coached by a nutrition expert can help parents and their children make long term changes to their diet,…
Benefits of fish oil supplements may be overstated
Benefits of fish oil supplements may be overstated Omega-3 fats from oily fish are known for protecting against heart disease. But taking supplements of…
Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk
Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk Older women often take calcium supplements to ward off osteoporosis. However, new research published in…
Canada's crackdown on trans fats
Canada's crackdown on trans fats The trans fat content of packaged foods has been in plain view on the Nutrition Facts table since December 2005. But…
Moderate drinking, regular exercise protects the heart
Moderate drinking, regular exercise protects the heart Drinking a little alcohol is good for heart health. Exercise is good for heart health.…