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…
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…