Omega-3 linked to eye health
Omega-3 linked to eye health Study findings published in the Archives of Ophthalmology suggest that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids could cut the risk of…
Low B12 ups risk of birth defects
Low B12 ups risk of birth defects According to researchers at the University of Toronto, pregnant women with low levels of vitamin B12 are at an increased…
Calcium and vitamin D linked to lower weight in older women
Calcium and vitamin D linked to lower weight in older women After studying results of the Women's Health Initiative in the U.S., American researchers…
Heavy multivitamin use linked to prostate cancer
Heavy multivitamin use linked to prostate cancer While regular multivitamin use is not linked with early or localized prostate cancer, taking too many…
Pure fruit juice does not lead to weight gain in kids
Pure fruit juice does not lead to weight gain in kids Despite the belief that drinking pure fruit juice will lead to weight gain in kids, new research…
Fibre and magnesium cut diabetes risk
Fibre and magnesium cut diabetes risk According to German researchers, increasing your intake of fibre and magnesium-rich grains could cut your risk of…
Grilled and smoked meat up breast cancer risk
Grilled and smoked meat up breast cancer risk In the first study of its kind to examine the link between lifelong intake of grilled and smoked meat and…
Cutting salt intake by half would eliminate hypertension in 1 million Canadians
Cutting salt intake by half would eliminate hypertension in 1 million Canadians According to a study released by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada…
Soy may cut cholesterol levels
Soy may cut cholesterol levels According to Japanese researchers, soy isoflavones, a natural compound with antioxidant properties and soy proteins may lower…
Cancer tops cardiovascular disease as leading cause of death in Canadians
Cancer tops cardiovascular disease as leading cause of death in Canadians According to Statistics Canada, cancer is expected to surpass cardiovascular…