Dietary fats may alter glaucoma risk
Dietary fats may alter glaucoma risk A diet high in omega-6 fats (found in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils) and low in omega-3 polyunsaturated fats (found in…
Many dieting girls short on nutrients
Many dieting girls short on nutrients Many adolescent girls try to control their weight in ways that may leave them deficient in calcium, iron and other…
Many American kids deficient in vitamin D
Many American kids deficient in vitamin D Vitamin D deficiency may be a common but unrecognized problem among U.S. adolescents, new study findings from…
Largest US study reveals best antioxidant foods
Largest US study reveals best antioxidant foods Artichokes and beans may not be at the top of your list of favourite foods, but when it comes to…
U.S. doubts supplement weight loss claims for kids
U.S. doubts supplement weight loss claims for kids The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said last week it had charged the sellers of two dietary supplements…
Lean teens who eat fast food compensate for big meals
Lean teens who eat fast food compensate for big meals Even though fast food can be loaded with calories, not everyone who eats it gains weight. The trick…
Study finds fruit helps ward off vision problems
Study finds fruit helps ward off vision problems Eating fruit regularly earlier in life may help ward off macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision…
Vitamin C rich diet may cut arthritis risk
Vitamin C rich diet may cut arthritis risk Consumption of foods high in vitamin C appears to protect against inflammatory polyarthritis, a form of rheumatoid…
Britain considers obesity levy on fast food firms
Britain considers obesity levy on fast food firms Britain is considering imposing levies on fast food firms to fund sports facilities and combat obesity, the…
Food additives increase hyperactivity in kids
Food additives increase hyperactivity in kids Artificial food colourings and benzoate preservatives increase hyperactive behaviour in preschool children,…