U.S. probing safety of chemical in some heated foods
U.S. probing safety of chemical in some heated foods U.S. scientists are studying whether a chemical found in certain canned, jarred and other foods may…
Weight loss plus exercise best for knee arthritis
Weight loss plus exercise best for knee arthritis A combination of diet and exercise is better than either alone at achieving functional improvements in…
Greater folate use could cut birth defects further
Greater folate use could cut birth defects further A marked drop in birth defects has occurred in the U.S. since the Food and Drug Administration mandated…
Low-fat diet may not be best for heart
Low-fat diet may not be best for heart A relatively high amount of fat in the diet may help keep a person's cholesterol levels in check, a small study…
Blood pressure higher in caffeine-drinking teens
Blood pressure higher in caffeine-drinking teens Teens who habitually drink lots of caffeine 1 mainly from soft drinks 1 tend to have higher blood pressure…
Many consumers make up their own diets
Many consumers make up their own diets Many Americans are following self-designed diets, even as the mania surrounding low-carbohydrate weight-loss regimens…
Oats may be safe for kids with celiac disease
Oats may be safe for kids with celiac disease According to a new Swedish study, a diet containing moderate amounts of oats may be safe for children with…
Summer brings lower cholesterol levels
Summer brings lower cholesterol levels Blood cholesterol levels peak during autumn and winter but decline in spring and summer, perhaps because warm weather…
Eliminating soda cuts childhood obesity
Eliminating soda cuts childhood obesity Ditching fizzy drinks could help to prevent childhood obesity, researchers from England said last week. They found…
Vitamin D use cuts risk of falls in elderly
Vitamin D use cuts risk of falls in elderly The findings from a Harvard Medical School study suggest that older persons may cut their risk of falls by more…