Fruits, veggies guard against heart disease, not cancer
Fruits, veggies guard against heart disease, not cancer Consuming a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables seems to reduce the risk of heart attack and…
Olive oil approved for cautious health claim in U.S.
Olive oil approved for cautious health claim in U.S. Olive oil has become the latest food to win the FDA's approval, receiving a cautious nod that will…
Low-carb diet best at producing weight loss after 12 weeks
Low-carb diet best at producing weight loss after 12 weeks An Atkin's-type diet that is low in carbohydrates produces much greater weight loss than the…
Red wine may protect against lung cancer
Red wine may protect against lung cancer New research suggests that regular consumption of red wine, but not white wine, may lower the risk of lung cancer.…
A man's weight may affect his fertility
A man's weight may affect his fertility Being either too thin or too heavy may lower a man's sperm count, in some cases enough to impair fertility,…
Junk food banned in Ontario elementary schools
Junk food banned in Ontario elementary schools Up to now, vending machines have been short on nutrition and large on size. But thatí s about to change…
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…