Sugar consumption on rise worldwide
Sugar consumption on rise worldwide Our diet keeps getting sweeter, due in large part to the popularity of sugary soft drinks and other sweetened beverages,…
Strength training may help manage diabetes
Strength training may help manage diabetes Strength training might help women with type 2 diabetes improve their body's use of insulin, new research…
High fat, no-starch diet doesn't raise cholesterol
High fat, no-starch diet doesn't raise cholesterol It seems that patients with atherosclerosis who take medication can lose weight on a high fat, no-starch…
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements
Canadian food inspectors probe sports supplements The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched an investigation into nutritional supplements such as…
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners
Antioxidants not a magic bullet for runners Loading up on vitamins won't help athletes recover from a marathon or other endurance event, according to a…
Weekend calories could spell weight gain
Weekend calories could spell weight gain Weekends are a danger zone for weight gain, according to a study that analyzed the food consumption of thousands of…
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…