Drinking tea may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol
Drinking tea may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said they found consumers who drank black tea for three weeks…
High fat diet does not increase stroke risk
High fat diet does not increase stroke risk Eating a diet high in fat does not seem to raise the odds of stroke in middle-aged men, researchers in the United…
Carotene, vitamin E don't prevent heart attacks
Carotene, vitamin E don't prevent heart attacks Having high levels of vitamin E or beta-carotene (and compounds like it) is no guarantee that you won't…
Girls need bigger breakfast than boys
Girls need bigger breakfast than boys Girls need a more filling breakfast than boys if they are to do their best in school tests, according to researchers in…
Healthier fast food may not win battle of bulge
Healthier fast food may not win battle of bulge Nutritionists have welcomed moves by McDonald's and Burger King to add more healthful fare to their…
Overweight, smoking, alcohol, nitrite risk factors for stomach and esophageal cancer
Overweight, smoking, alcohol, nitrite risk factors for stomach and esophageal cancer A few main risk factors account for most stomach and esophagus cancers…
Fibre can help prevent heart disease
Fibre can help prevent heart disease The likelihood of developing heart disease is indeed lower with a diet high in fibre, especially water-soluble fibre,…
Antacids linked to food allergy
Antacids linked to food allergy There may be a connection between taking antacids and developing a food allergy, according to researchers in Austria. They…
Lactose is OK for kids with allergy to cow's milk
Lactose is OK for kids with allergy to cow's milk Lactose intolerance and allergy to cow's milk are commonly thought of as being the same thing, but…
Multi-pronged approach helps diabetics lose weight
Multi-pronged approach helps diabetics lose weight Combining several weight loss strategies is better than a standard weight loss program for people with…