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…
Vitamin E may help elderly ward off colds
Vitamin E may help elderly ward off colds Giving nursing home residents a daily dose of vitamin E may offer some help in reducing the risk of upper…
Low vitamin B12 raises risk of birth defect
Low vitamin B12 raises risk of birth defect Mothers with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood are at increased risk of having an infant with spina…
Flame retardants found in salmon
Flame retardants found in salmon Farmed salmon, already found to carry higher levels than wild salmon of chemicals such as PCBs, may also contain higher…
High fibre diet helps protects the gallbladder
High fibre diet helps protects the gallbladder Reducing the risk of gallstones by eating a diet high in fibre, particularly the "insoluble" type…