Nitrites linked to lung health
Nitrites linked to lung health Preliminary research findings from researchers at Columbia University Medical Center suggest that people who eat cured meats on…
Whole grains lower blood pressure
Whole grains lower blood pressure According to researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, diets rich in whole-grains and high in soluble of insoluble…
Portion distortion on the rise
Portion distortion on the rise Researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey have found that people's perceptions of normal portion sizes have…
Children with lactose intolerance missing key nutrients
Children with lactose intolerance missing key nutrients A review from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests children with lactose intolerance are…
Orange juice helps prevent kidney stones
Orange juice helps prevent kidney stones American researchers suggest a daily glass of orange juice could help prevent kidney stones better than other citrus…
Low vitamin E in pregnancy linked to asthma
Low vitamin E in pregnancy linked to asthma Researchers from Scotland say mothers with low vitamin E intake during pregnancy are more likely to have kids that…
Carotenoids up iron absorption
Carotenoids up iron absorption Latest research findings suggest intake of carotenoids such as lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin not only improve iron…
Health Canada issues warning against black cohosh
Health Canada issues warning against black cohosh Health Canada has issued an advisory about the safety of black cohosh after a possible link was made between…
Increased vitamin D intake cuts risk of falls in elderly
Increased vitamin D intake cuts risk of falls in elderly Researchers from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam have found that increasing vitamin D intake from…
Pomegranate juice offers health benefits for diabetics
Pomegranate juice offers health benefits for diabetics A new study from researchers at Rappaport Family Institute for Research in the Medical Sciences and…