WHO launches global fruit-and-vegetable campaign
WHO launches global fruit-and-vegetable campaign Following the maxim "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," the World Health Organization launched…
Mediterranean diet and fish, good for your heart
Mediterranean diet and fish, good for your heart A "Mediterranean diet" rich in olive oil and lean on meat reduced signs of inflammation that raise…
Whole tomato, not lycopene, fights prostate cancer
Whole tomato, not lycopene, fights prostate cancer Eating tomato products has been tied to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Now, findings from an animal…
Don't blame beer for your 'beer belly'
Don't blame beer for your 'beer belly' Despite the old adage that drinking a lot of beer can give you a trademark gut, new research shows that the amount of…
Vitamins combat age-related blindness
Vitamins combat age-related blindness Hundreds of thousands of people could benefit from vitamin supplements shown to help prevent macular degeneration, a…
Group seeks to curb promoting junk food to kids
Group seeks to curb promoting junk food to kids This week a consumer group charged that the marketing of fatty, sugary, and low-nutrient foods was fueling…
The more weight men lose, the more stays off
The more weight men lose, the more stays off For obese men trying to lose weight, the more pounds they shed the more likely they are to keep the pounds off,…
Low-carb dieters gain more over holiday season
Low-carb dieters gain more over holiday season Followers of the popular low-carbohydrate diets may gain more than the average amount of weight when they sit…
Alcohol plus low folate harmful for women
Alcohol plus low folate harmful for women Women who frequently drink alcohol should be vigilant about getting enough of the B vitamin folate, a large U.S.…
Ginger and green tea may fight cancer
Ginger and green tea may fight cancer According to researchers a meeting of experts at the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, ginger, green tea and a Chinese…