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…
U.S. group urges replacing experts on diet advisory panel
U.S. group urges replacing experts on diet advisory panel The Bush administration should remove seven of the 13 experts named to revise America's Dietary…
Plant estrogens may protect from endometrial cancer
Plant estrogens may protect from endometrial cancer Regular consumption of phytoestrogens, weak estrogens found in plant foods (especially soy and flaxseed),…
Copper may play a role in Alzheimer's disease
Copper may play a role in Alzheimer's disease How much copper you take in could influence your risk of Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers reported…
Vitamin C may cut second-hand smoke damage
Vitamin C may cut second-hand smoke damage Vitamin C may help prevent the damage caused by second-hand tobacco smoke, offering a way for people to protect…