Soft drinks linked to weight gain in children
Soft drinks linked to weight gain in children Researchers from Children�s Hospital Boston report that children who are kept off sugary drinks for 6…
High fiber, low fat diet beneficial for heart health in children
High fiber, low fat diet beneficial for heart health in children According to study findings presented at the American Heart Associationís annual…
Dairy linked with protection from colorectal cancer
Dairy linked with protection from colorectal cancer A recent study from researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm has found that a diet rich in…
Herbal supplements may relieve menopause symptoms
Herbal supplements may relieve menopause symptoms German researchers have found a combination of black cohosh and St. Johnís wort significantly reduces…
Diet rich in vitamin C may reduce inflammation
Diet rich in vitamin C may reduce inflammation Study findings published in this month’s American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that a diet high…
Study questions the benefit of calcium pills
Study questions the benefit of calcium pills A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examining the effect of calcium and vitamin D…
Older Canadians opt for healthy eating pattern
Older Canadians opt for healthy eating pattern According to a report released by NPD, a market research firm, Canada's aging population have started a…
Cocoa linked with lower blood pressure
Cocoa linked with lower blood pressure In the largest study if it’s kind, Dutch researchers have found that older men who consumed cocoa products every…
Supplements may not ease arthritis pain
Supplements may not ease arthritis pain A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Health, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has…
Decline of health among Canadian baby boomers
Decline of health among Canadian baby boomers A new report released by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is asking whether 60 is the new 70 for baby…