Studies confirm benefits of varied, wholesome diet
Studies confirm benefits of varied, wholesome diet Two studies presented last week confirm the benefits of a varied, wholesome diet and call into question…
Nitrates in water not linked to pancreatic cancer
Nitrates in water not linked to pancreatic cancer Despite indications from animal studies, long-term exposure to nitrates in drinking water does not raise…
Activists say WHO caved in on anti-obesity plan
Activists say WHO caved in on anti-obesity plan Consumer activists recently accused the World Health Organization (WHO) of "caving in" to the…
Low folate linked to pregnancy problem in blacks
Low folate linked to pregnancy problem in blacks Low blood levels of the B vitamin folate may explain why preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure that…
Ginger eases morning sickness
Ginger eases morning sickness A little bit of ginger may relieve the nausea and vomiting that plague many pregnant women, researchers from the University of…
Low-calorie diets help women with PCOS
Low-calorie diets help women with PCOS Obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have menstrual irregularities that cause fertility problems and…
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…