Increased mental decline linked to high folate intake
Increased mental decline linked to high folate intake A recent study of older adults found that those with high intakes of folate, a common B vitamin, may…
Vitamin E temporarily ups cancer risk
Vitamin E temporarily ups cancer risk In a recent three-year Canadian study of 500 patients with head and neck cancer the use of vitamin E supplements (400…
Zinc boosts memory of teenage students
Zinc boosts memory of teenage students Recent study findings suggest that zinc-fortified foods may help adolescents perform better in school. In a recent…
Abdominal obesity ups risk for diabetes in men
Abdominal obesity ups risk for diabetes in men New research shows that of the most common measures of overall obesity that strongly indicate the risk of type…
Fruit and vegetables protect from pancreatic cancer
Fruit and vegetables protect from pancreatic cancer Recent Canadian research suggests that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help prevent pancreatic…
Ginger may ease morning sickness
Ginger may ease morning sickness According to a recent review of current medical literature, ginger appears to have properties that help pregnant women…
Canadian trans fat task force targets bad fats
Canadian trans fat task force targets bad fats Canada’s first trans fat task force met recently to discuss the risks and benefits associated with the…
Visual cues tell us when we are full
Visual cues tell us when we are full A recent study from the University of Illinois has found that people will eat 73% more than usual if they cannot see how…
Beneficial bacteria offers relief from irritable bowel syndrome
Beneficial bacteria offers relief from irritable bowel syndrome Recent research suggests that a certain microbe, Bifidobacterium infantis, relieves symptoms…
Gestational diabetes on the rise
Gestational diabetes on the rise A recent study of more than 36,000 women in the US has found that the proportion of women who develop diabetes during…