U.S. to warn women of mercury in tuna
U.S. to warn women of mercury in tuna The U.S. government plans to warn women of childbearing age to limit their consumption of tuna because of concerns…
Cinnamon helps treat diabetes
Cinnamon helps treat diabetes People with diabetes can help keep their bodies healthy by simply adding a dash of spice to their diet, new research reports. …
Eating too much may raise colon cancer risk
Eating too much may raise colon cancer risk In determining a person's risk of colon cancer, how much they eat may be more important than what they eat,…
Family strain spurs symptoms in some bulimic teens
Family strain spurs symptoms in some bulimic teens Family arguments and conflict may trigger cycles of binging and purging for some teenage girls with…
U.S. senate passes anti-obesity bill
U.S. senate passes anti-obesity bill The U.S. Senate has approved a bill to combat the growing problem of obesity, especially among children and teenagers. …
Antioxidants may curb HPV persistence
Antioxidants may curb HPV persistence Women infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) may reduce the odds that the virus will persist by increasing the amount…
Whole grains help control women's weight
Whole grains help control women's weight Middle-aged women who favor whole grains over white bread and other refined grains may put on fewer pounds as they…
Study links sugary foods to birth defect risk
Study links sugary foods to birth defect risk Women who eat lots of foods that tend to make blood sugar soar may be more likely to have a baby with birth…
Doctors advised to screen for obesity
Doctors advised to screen for obesity In response to ever-expanding waistlines in the U.S., an independent panel of medical experts recommends that doctors…
Nitrate in water tied to colon cancer risk in some
Nitrate in water tied to colon cancer risk in some A contaminant found in drinking water may raise the risk of colon cancer in certain vulnerable groups of…