Diet may influence hay fever risk
Diet may influence hay fever risk Getting a healthy dose of certain antioxidants and fatty acids from oils, fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of…
The Pill plus folic acid may reduce birth defects
The Pill plus folic acid may reduce birth defects Adding the nutrient folic acid to an oral contraceptive may reduce certain types of birth defects, according…
Eating disorders linked with addiction risk
Eating disorders linked with addiction risk People with eating disorders are much more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol or smoke than the general population,…
FTC urges review of food label serving sizes
FTC urges review of food label serving sizes The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says the government should take another look at the serving sizes listed on…
Cod liver oil reduces diabetes risk
Cod liver oil reduces diabetes risk Taking cod liver oil early in life appears to reduce the chances that children will develop insulin-dependent (type 1)…
Low selenium linked to pregnancy complication
Low selenium linked to pregnancy complication Some pregnant women are prone to developing a condition called pre-eclampsia, which involves high blood…
Mom's vitamin D intake cuts baby's diabetes risk
Mom's vitamin D intake cuts baby's diabetes risk A pregnant woman's intake of vitamin D from a regular diet � but not from supplements �…
Update food labels, experts urge U.S. government
Update food labels, experts urge U.S. government Food and supplement labels need to be updated to reflect current nutritional guidelines and should warn, for…
Coffee does not raise arthritis risk
Coffee does not raise arthritis risk Drinking multiple cups of coffee every day does not appear to increase your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis…
B vitamin linked to antidepressant success
B vitamin linked to antidepressant success Vitamin B12 may play a role in how well people with depression respond to antidepressant drugs, new research from…