Sugary foods linked to colon cancer
Sugary foods linked to colon cancer Women who consume a lot of foods that rapidly boost blood sugar levels are nearly three times more likely to develop…
Carbs to blame for rising calorie intake
Carbs to blame for rising calorie intake Americans, especially women, are consuming far more calories than they did three decades ago, and the carbohydrate…
Strength training curbs diabetes in pregnancy
Strength training curbs diabetes in pregnancy Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy can reduce their need for insulin treatment by participating in a…
High-carb diet makes a comeback
High-carb diet makes a comeback A small study suggests that people who shun the popular low-carb diet and eat lots of carbohydrates - but avoid fats - can…
Skipping breakfast leads to cavities in kids
Skipping breakfast leads to cavities in kids Skipping breakfast appears to increase the risk of cavities in young children, new research reports. U.S.…
New US food pyramid to address obesity epidemic
New US food pyramid to address obesity epidemic The American government is moving to revamp its famous "food pyramid" dietary guidelines amid…
More vitamin D doesn't boost healthy men's strength
More vitamin D doesn't boost healthy men's strength For older men with normal levels of vitamin D, supplements of the vitamin do not appear to increase…
Vitamin E and C supplements may prevent Alzheimer's
Vitamin E and C supplements may prevent Alzheimer's A study from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health involving more than 4700…
Folate reduces stroke risk in men
Folate reduces stroke risk in men Men who consume relatively large amounts of the B vitamin called folic acid (folate), are at significantly lower risk of…
Nutrition counseling cuts kids' saturated fat intake
Nutrition counseling cuts kids' saturated fat intake Nutritional counseling for families can cut the amount of saturated fat in young children's diets…