US ban on weight-loss herb ephedra takes effect
US ban on weight-loss herb ephedra takes effect A U.S. ban on sales of the herbal supplement ephedra took effect this week as a federal judge in New Jersey…
Daughters learn eating habits from mothers
Daughters learn eating habits from mothers Like the old adage "like mother, like daughter" says, women can pick up many eating habits by watching…
Diet plus exercise improve blood vessels in obese kids
Diet plus exercise improve blood vessels in obese kids The blood vessels of children who are obese show changes that can lead to heart disease later in life.…
Effort pays off when diabetics embark on weight loss program
Effort pays off when diabetics embark on weight loss program Overweight adults with diabetes who try to lose weight - even unsuccessfully - may live longer…
Most low-carb dieters eat too many carbs
Most low-carb dieters eat too many carbs Most Americans who say they are following low-carb diets are actually eating more carbohydrates than such diets…
Packages of walnuts can carry health claim (U.S.)
Packages of walnuts can carry health claim (U.S.) There is limited evidence that walnuts can reduce the risk of heart disease - but there is enough…
Mild iron deficiency may zap fitness endurance
Mild iron deficiency may zap fitness endurance Some women who are short on iron may be short on endurance as well, even when they do not have full-blown…
Nutrition program prevents overweight kids getting heavier
Nutrition program prevents overweight kids getting heavier A school-based screening program used in one Japanese city helps keep children's weight…
Vitamin E may help prevent cancer
Vitamin E may help prevent cancer Vitamin E protects against at least two common forms of cancer - prostate and bladder - but popping supplements is probably…
Kids who avoid milk risk broken bones
Kids who avoid milk risk broken bones Children who shun milk and don't get enough calcium-rich substitutes may face an increased risk of breaking a bone,…