Obesity and diabetes epidemics could impact life expectancy
Obesity and diabetes epidemics could impact life expectancy Twin global epidemics of obesity and diabetes are out of control and could reduce life expectancy…
New U.S. food guidelines say eat less bad fat, more veggies
New U.S. food guidelines say eat less bad fat, more veggies Americans should cut harmful fats, get more exercise and watch their weight, under a new set of…
Dieter sues Atkins Nutritionals for clogged arteries
Dieter sues Atkins Nutritionals for clogged arteries A man who blames his heart disease on the Atkins diet said that he is suing the privately held Atkins…
Unhealthy diet linked to abdominal pain in kids
Unhealthy diet linked to abdominal pain in kids Children who eat a lot of fast food are more likely than others to experience recurrent abdominal pain severe…
Soft drinks may raise cancer risk
Soft drinks may raise cancer risk Carbonated drinks may raise the risk of esophageal cancer, a usually fatal disease, researchers from Massachusetts General…
Low-carb diet can improve blood fats
Low-carb diet can improve blood fats A carbohydrate-restricted diet may be more effective than one emphasizing reduced fat intake in modestly improving…
Group seeks to ban partially hydrogenated fat from foods
Group seeks to ban partially hydrogenated fat from foods A U.S. consumer group asked the American government this week to bar restaurants and food…
Diet, alcohol linked to nearly one third of cancers
Diet, alcohol linked to nearly one third of cancers Diet is second only to tobacco as a leading cause of cancer and, along with alcohol, is responsible for…
Fast food breakfast may inflame blood vessels
Fast food breakfast may inflame blood vessels Downing a big fast-food breakfast may spur a temporary but large inflammatory response in the blood vessels, a…
Selenium may protect against prostate cancer
Selenium may protect against prostate cancer Use of supplements containing selenium may reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer, research from Harvard…