Onions, garlic cut cancer risk
Onions, garlic cut cancer risk According to Italian researchers, a high intake of garlic and onions may significantly reduce the risk of a variety of…
New York bans trans fat
New York bans trans fat New York City is set to become the first American city to ban trans fats at restaurants. Trans fat, usually in the form of…
Preparing own meals helps teens eat healthier
Preparing own meals helps teens eat healthier Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that young adults who prepare their own meals tend to eat…
Low vitamin D linked to increased cancer risk
Low vitamin D linked to increased cancer risk According to study findings from Harvard researchers, a low vitamin D status, especially among people with dark…
CSPI petitions for consistent labelling
CSPI petitions for consistent labelling The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer advocacy group with offices in the United States and…
Vitamin E rich diet linked to lower mortality for smokers
Vitamin E rich diet linked to lower mortality for smokers Researchers from the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health have found that a…
Folic acid protects against heart disease
Folic acid protects against heart disease Upon reviewing cohort studies, British researchers have concluded that folic acid may protect against heart…
Coffee may protect against type 2 diabetes
Coffee may protect against type 2 diabetes Finnish researchers have found that drinking seven or more cups of coffee per day could cut the risk of developing…
Exercise important as diet for weight loss in older adults
Exercise important as diet for weight loss in older adults Research findings published in the Journal of Applied Physiology report that exercise is as…
Potassium supplements help preserve bone density
Potassium supplements help preserve bone density Some research has suggested that a high acidity of the modern diet may be a contributing factor to weak bones…