Vitamin E doesn't prevent heart attack, stroke
Vitamin E doesn't prevent heart attack, stroke Findings from a new study suggest that vitamin E is not useful in preventing heart attack or stroke. The…
Veggie combo may offer best cancer protection
Veggie combo may offer best cancer protection Eating broccoli and tomatoes together may offer better protection against prostate cancer than eating either…
American diet too heavy on meat
American diet too heavy on meat Despite warnings from health groups and doctors, more than 70 percent of Americans still eat too much meat and fat and too…
Niacin may protect against Alzheimer's
Niacin may protect against Alzheimer's High intake of the vitamin niacin, particularly from food sources, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and…
Calorie needs during pregnancy higher than thought
Calorie needs during pregnancy higher than thought Pregnancy is associated with a rise in calorie needs to support adequate weight gain and increases in…
Yo-yo dieting may impair immune system
Yo-yo dieting may impair immune system Frequent intentional weight loss may have significant long-term detrimental effects on the immune system, study…
Soy isoflavones no benefit to post menopausal women
Soy isoflavones no benefit to post menopausal women Soy supplements that contain isoflavones do not seem to help lower cholesterol, boost bone density and…
Obesity risk doubled for kids of obese moms
Obesity risk doubled for kids of obese moms A new study published in the July issue of Pediatrics found that children whose mothers were obese when they…
Fibre curbs estrogen levels in breast cancer patients
Fibre curbs estrogen levels in breast cancer patients A high-fibre, low-fat diet reduces blood levels of estrogen in women with breast cancer, say…
Leukemia drug side effects worse when vitamins low
Leukemia drug side effects worse when vitamins low Findings from a new study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest that kids with…