Obesity linked with type 1 diabetes in kids
Obesity linked with type 1 diabetes in kids While obesity has long been known as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, researchers at Wake Forest University…
Study shows no link between coffee and cancer
Study shows no link between coffee and cancer According to Swedish researchers, drinking coffee has no effect on the risk of colon or rectal cancer, despite…
Low fat diet beneficial for diabetics
Low fat diet beneficial for diabetics Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Loius are suggesting people with type 1 diabetes…
Magnesium may lower risk of colon cancer
Magnesium may lower risk of colon cancer Researchers from the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota have found that a diet rich in magnesium…
Omega 3 fats may not guard against cancer
Omega 3 fats may not guard against cancer A recent study that reviewed 38 studies published between 1966 and 2005 examining the effects of omega 3 fatty acids…
Soy does not lower cholesterol claims new study
Soy does not lower cholesterol claims new study Recent study findings suggest that soy protein has little impact on cholesterol levels, despite recent health…
Health Canada warns against African supplements
Health Canada warns against African supplements Health Canada has issued a warning about two Nigerian herbal products, M2 Formula and Energy 2000, which are…
Fruits and vegetables cut risk of stroke
Fruits and vegetables cut risk of stroke According to a study published in The Lancet, eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can cut…
Caffeine slows blood flow to heart during exercise
Caffeine slows blood flow to heart during exercise Researchers at the University Hospital in Zurich have found that caffeine drinks alter the body’s…
Is sugar addiction real?
Is sugar addiction real? You may call yourself a sugar addict, or a chocoholic, or you may be familiar with the vision of undissolved sugar in the bottom of…