Folic acid may increase breast cancer risk
Folic acid may increase breast cancer risk Researchers in the UK report a possible increase in the risk of developing breast cancer among women who take…
South Beach diet author shuns 'low-carb' label
South Beach diet author shuns 'low-carb' label The South Beach diet is no fad, its creator says, rejecting the notion that his eating plan would fizzle out…
Dark, leafy greens help shield eyes from cataracts
Dark, leafy greens help shield eyes from cataracts New research provides further evidence that substances in kale, spinach and other green vegetables help…
Sleep loss may rev up appetite
Sleep loss may rev up appetite Consistently getting a good night's sleep may be one of the answers to maintaining a healthy weight, if early research…
Red meat ups risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Red meat ups risk of rheumatoid arthritis Eating a relatively large amount of red meat every day appears to increase the risk of inflammatory arthritis, such…
Supplements don't affect mental powers of elderly
Supplements don't affect mental powers of elderly Supplementation with antioxidants, zinc or copper has neither a beneficial nor harmful effect on cognition…
Whole grains promote weight loss
Whole grains promote weight loss Dieters looking for tricks to lose weight got more bad news earlier this month with the publication of a study showing diets…
Vitamin K levels often low in Crohn's disease
Vitamin K levels often low in Crohn's disease People with Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammation of the colon, have lower levels of vitamin K than do…
Low dose supplements ward off cancer in men
Low dose supplements ward off cancer in men Taking "nutritional doses" of antioxidants seems to reduce men's risk of cancer, according to the…
Low-carb diet produces faster weight loss for men
Low-carb diet produces faster weight loss for men For men who want to quickly lose weight, it's better to cut carbohydrates than to cut fat, a small study…