Too much caffeine may increase kidney stone risk
Too much caffeine may increase kidney stone risk People who are prone to kidney stones should limit their caffeine intake to less than two cups of coffee per…
Too much red meat ups risk of type 2 diabetes
Too much red meat ups risk of type 2 diabetes Middle age and elderly women whose diets include a lot of red meat appear to have an increased risk of…
Natural chemical in broccoli may fight breast cancer
Natural chemical in broccoli may fight breast cancer Early research suggests a chemical found in this green vegetable may impede the spread of breast cancer…
Vitamin C may improve smokers' blood circulation
Vitamin C may improve smokers' blood circulation A dose of vitamin C may give a quick boost to the poorer-than-average blood circulation seen in relatively…
Soy and fish oil may guard against Alzheimer's
Soy and fish oil may guard against Alzheimer's Omega-3 fatty acids, found in soy, fish and other oils may help protect against Alzheimer's disease, U.S.…
Low fitness may outweigh obesity as risk for heart disease
Low fitness may outweigh obesity as risk for heart disease Staying fit may be more important than staying trim for a woman's risk of heart disease - but…
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…