Stomach size alone affects food intake
Stomach size alone affects food intake Although bigger people tend to have bigger appetites, the size of the stomach--and not just the size of the…
Low vitamin C levels may increase asthma risk
Low vitamin C levels may increase asthma risk Children with low levels of vitamin C may be more likely to develop asthma, researchers report. In a U.S.…
Thirst doesn't always guide your need for water
Thirst doesn't always guide your need for water Relying on thirst to tell you if you need water may not always be the best guide, sports medicine experts…
Nutritional boost helps elderly ward off colds
Nutritional boost helps elderly ward off colds A nutritional supplement containing antioxidants, vitamins and minerals appears to boost immune system…
Cod liver oil eases osteoarthritis pain
Cod liver oil eases osteoarthritis pain Cod liver oil, long touted as a remedy for joint pain, really does work, scientists say. In a small study of 31…
Very-low-calorie diet controls obese teens' diabetes
Very-low-calorie diet controls obese teens' diabetes According to a small study from the Medical University of South Carolina, a high-protein, low-carb,…
Fibre from fruit and cereal protects the heart
Fibre from fruit and cereal protects the heart All forms of fibre may not offer equal protection from heart disease, new research released this week suggests.…
Trans fat-free snacks available in Canada
Trans fat-free snacks available in Canada More and more food companies are reformulating recipes to eliminate the heart unhealthy hydrogenated oils in their…
Nutrition deficits increasing among Canadian kids
Nutrition deficits increasing among Canadian kids With children developing dietary lifestyle diseases at younger ages, the importance of parents establishing…
TV watching, eating out make American kids fat
TV watching, eating out make American kids fat Excessive television watching and fat-laden fast food menus are working together to make U.S. children fatter…