Keep adult weight stable to reduce breast cancer risk
Keep adult weight stable to reduce breast cancer risk Women who gain weight during adulthood are 1.4 times more likely to develop breast cancer, say…
Obesity: strongest risk factor for colon cancer in women
Obesity: strongest risk factor for colon cancer in women Obese women are 20 percent more likely to develop colon cancer than slimmer women, say researchers…
Britain deems alcohol as safe during final months of pregnancy
Britain deems alcohol as safe during final months of pregnancy British health officials have advised pregnant women that a low-to-moderate alcohol intake…
Focus on diet to maintain weight loss
Focus on diet to maintain weight loss You've heard it before: healthy eating and exercise are keys to weight management. But for long term weight loss,…
Obese women don't need to gain weight during pregnancy
Obese women don't need to gain weight during pregnancy Most women are told that they should gain 20 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. However, that's not…
Many popular weight loss diets not heart healthy
Many popular weight loss diets not heart healthy Many of today's popular weight-loss diets fail to supply good nutrition, says a new study published by…
Alcoholic beverages increase breast cancer risk, regardless of type
Alcoholic beverages increase breast cancer risk, regardless of type It doesn't matter if it's beer, wine or hard liquor. Women who drink three or…
Low vitamin D levels linked to hip fracture
Low vitamin D levels linked to hip fracture Women with low levels of vitamin D have an increased risk of hip fractures, according to researchers at the…
Pregnant and lactating women need more vitamin D
Pregnant and lactating women need more vitamin D Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should increase their vitamin D intake to 2,000 IU (international…
Omega-3s may prevent type 1 diabetes in kids
Omega-3s may prevent type 1 diabetes in kids A higher intake of omega-3 fats may protect children with a family history of type 1 diabetes from developing the…