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…
Exercise alone not enough to make people eat better
Exercise alone not enough to make people eat better You might think, as many do, that embarking on an aerobic exercise program leads to healthier eating. …
Group cites evidence that Atkins diet dangerous
Group cites evidence that Atkins diet dangerous A nutrition advocacy group said last week that the popular Atkins low carbohydrate diet has caused heart…
Fiber does not explain rye bread's insulin effect
Fiber does not explain rye bread's insulin effect Rye bread does not produce as high a spike in insulin after meals as wheat bread, and the difference is not…
Weight loss key for treating high blood pressure
Weight loss key for treating high blood pressure Reducing body weight should be a "major component" in the treatment of high blood pressure, new…