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,…
Some people can blame taste buds for weight gain
Some people can blame taste buds for weight gain Science has confirmed that a preference for sweet or fatty foods can indeed put inches on the waistline.…
Experts say people don't eat the right fruits, veggies
Experts say people don't eat the right fruits, veggies Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal in terms of preventing disease, and it seems that…
Fruits and vegetables may strengthen girls' bones
Fruits and vegetables may strengthen girls' bones Although calcium is top of mind when it comes to bone health, fruits and vegetables may also promote…
Diet may influence risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Diet may influence risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma New study findings suggest that diet can influence the risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)…