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…
Can we stop hunger with natural fat in diet?
Can we stop hunger with natural fat in diet? Scientists have found clues to how a naturally occurring fat compound blocks hunger, which could pave the way…
Consumer group again seeks U.S. ban of Meridia, weight loss drug
Consumer group again seeks U.S. ban of Meridia, weight loss drug Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen on Wednesday renewed its call for U.S. regulators to…
Top cancers remain stable in U.S.
Top cancers remain stable in U.S. Advances in detecting and treating cancer, along with the reductions in tobacco use, have helped stabilize death rates from…
Dark, not milk, chocolate has more antioxidants
Dark, not milk, chocolate has more antioxidants If you favour milk chocolate over the dark variety, you might be better off switching. Eating dark chocolate…
Calcium protects against Montezuma's revenge
Calcium protects against Montezuma's revenge Getting enough calcium in your diet may protect you from traveler's diarrhea, scientists in the Netherlands…
Hormone, estrogen, blamed in weight-linked cancer
Hormone, estrogen, blamed in weight-linked cancer Older women who are obese have a much higher risk of breast cancer because their fat cells release too much…