B vitamins may not help prevent heart disease
B vitamins may not help prevent heart disease While supplementation of B vitamins is associated with lower levels of homocysteine, it is not linked with a…
"Portfolio diet" lowers blood cholesterol
"Portfolio diet" lowers blood cholesterol According to study findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a certain combination of foods…
Omega 3's linked with mood and personality
Omega 3's linked with mood and personality According to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, people who have high intakes of…
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…