Long-term safety of low-carb diet remains unclear
Long-term safety of low-carb diet remains unclear Too many questions remain unanswered regarding the long-term effects of low-carbohydrate diets for doctors…
Metabolic syndrome not limited to obese people
Metabolic syndrome not limited to obese people Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of problems that can raise the risk of heart disease, is often associated with…
American diet guidelines stops short of urging less sugar
American diet guidelines stops short of urging less sugar A U.S. panel of nutrition experts proposed new federal dietary guidelines that acknowledge a link…
Grapefruit may enhance weight loss
Grapefruit may enhance weight loss Eating half of a grapefruit three times per day before meals appears to help people shed unwanted pounds, according to new…
Sugary drinks up risk of diabetes, obesity
Sugary drinks up risk of diabetes, obesity Adults who regularly drink sugar-sweetened beverages appear to be at a higher risk of both diabetes and obesity,…
High intake of linoleic acid may cut cancer risk
High intake of linoleic acid may cut cancer risk In a study of middle-aged men, high intake of linoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid found in certain…
Healthy diet plus reduced salt lowers blood pressure
Healthy diet plus reduced salt lowers blood pressure A new report provides more evidence that a low-fat diet full of fruits and vegetables, but little salt,…
Cutting fat, boosting fruit may prevent weight gain
Cutting fat, boosting fruit may prevent weight gain Modifying the consumption of different food groups may keep body weight from creeping up over time, new…
Dairy intake tied to lower body fat in girls
Dairy intake tied to lower body fat in girls Girls who get enough dairy products in their diets may stay leaner than their peers, study findings suggest.…
High-carb diet may increase breast cancer risk
High-carb diet may increase breast cancer risk A diet high in carbohydrates may be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, researchers from Harvard…