Kids need help staying slim, says U.S. Congress
Kids need help staying slim, says U.S. Congress U.S. schools may need more money and regulators may need more authority to help keep America's children from…
Antioxidant supplements don't cut stomach cancer risk
Antioxidant supplements don't cut stomach cancer risk Scientists said last week that vitamin supplements do not protect against stomach and other cancers and…
Unsaturated fats reduce risk of gallstones
Unsaturated fats reduce risk of gallstones Men who eat a diet relatively high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats have a reduced risk of developing…
Lycopene and vitamin E reduce prostate tumors in mice
Lycopene and vitamin E reduce prostate tumors in mice Scientists are testing the impact of vitamin E and a synthetic version of lycopene, a compound in…
Prenatal fatty acid not tied to childhood wheezing
Prenatal fatty acid not tied to childhood wheezing Levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the diets of pregnant women do not appear to have any…
Genes may determine fish oil's breast cancer benefit
Genes may determine fish oil's breast cancer benefit Fish oil may help lower the risk of breast cancer, but the benefit may depend largely on a woman's…
Vitamin E may help prevent type 2 diabetes
Vitamin E may help prevent type 2 diabetes According to a small study conducted by researchers in New Zealand, a daily dose of vitamin E may help delay the…
Low-carb diet improves blood sugar control in diabetes
Low-carb diet improves blood sugar control in diabetes Following a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet for five weeks led to a marked reduction in blood…
Supplements may reduce chemotherapy side effects
Supplements may reduce chemotherapy side effects Breast cancer patients who take a multivitamin or extra vitamin E experience a smaller decrease in important…
Diet during pregnancy linked with leukemia in child
Diet during pregnancy linked with leukemia in child Women who eat a diet rich in vegetables and protein during pregnancy may lower the risk of leukemia in…