Dairy intake tied to bone strength in older men
Dairy intake tied to bone strength in older men Elderly men who consume more dairy products have stronger bones, and the effect is the same in both black and…
Vitamin D may help arthritic knees function better
Vitamin D may help arthritic knees function better Boston researchers report a link between low serum levels of vitamin D and decreased knee function in…
Coffee tied to inflammation, perhaps heart disease
Coffee tied to inflammation, perhaps heart disease Consuming moderate-to-high amounts of coffee is associated with increased levels of several inflammatory…
Some supplements might damage eyes
Some supplements might damage eyes Many herbal remedies and nutritional supplements can damage the eyes, including some alternative therapies that are used…
Early growth patterns influence breast cancer risk
Early growth patterns influence breast cancer risk Confirming previous research, the results of a population-based Danish study show that a high birth weight…
New software helps U.S. schools stock better snacks
New software helps U.S. schools stock better snacks A new computer program rates snack foods according to their nutritional components, enabling kids to make…
Abdominal fat tied to metabolic syndrome
Abdominal fat tied to metabolic syndrome The distribution of body fat appears to be more important than obesity itself in terms of women's risk for…
Half of older U.S. adults may face weak bones
Half of older U.S. adults may face weak bones Americans of all ages must do more to protect their bones now to protect themselves from fractures and other…
High folate intake lowers blood pressure
High folate intake lowers blood pressure Upping the daily intake of the B vitamin folate has been widely promoted in recent years to reduce women's risk…
Metabolic syndrome on the rise
Metabolic syndrome on the rise The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing among American adults, and will likely lead to increases in diabetes and…