Low-fat dairy may guard against diabetes
Low-fat dairy may guard against diabetes According to researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, men who include more low-fat dairy…
Fatty acids boost development in preemies
Fatty acids boost development in preemies A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that formulas containing fatty acids may improve the…
New Inuit Food Guide
New Inuit Food Guide While Canadian and American food and health agencies are in the process of revamping their recommendations and food guides for the…
Most nutrition products violate Canadian regulations
Most nutrition products violate Canadian regulations In the largest review of its kind, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has found that 71 percent…
Calcium, vitamin D fail to prevent fractures in elderly
Calcium, vitamin D fail to prevent fractures in elderly According to recent study findings published in The Lancet, calcium and vitamin D supplementation…
Supplements to be wary of
Supplements to be wary of Vitamin E: It seems this antioxidant is getting more bad news. Last year an analysis of previous studies suggested that non-healthy…
Regular drinking and high iron ups risk for heart disease
Regular drinking and high iron ups risk for heart disease In a study of more than 34,000 women, researchers from the University of Minnesota have found that…
Plant foods and low-fat diet lowers cholesterol
Plant foods and low-fat diet lowers cholesterol In a recent study from Stanford University in California, researchers have found that it is the type of food…
Omega-3's improve behaviour in children
Omega-3's improve behaviour in children In a study of over 100 children, researchers from the University in Oxford in the UK have found that fatty acids,…
Canada's childhood obesity rate ranked fifth worldwide
Canada's childhood obesity rate ranked fifth worldwide Recent Canadian research of more than 160,000 children in 34 countries shows that Canadian children…