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…
Teen height, weight tied to ovarian cancer risk
Teen height, weight tied to ovarian cancer risk Women who were tall and heavy during their teenage years appear to be more likely to develop ovarian cancer…
Vitamins C and E reduce effects of high cholesterol
Vitamins C and E reduce effects of high cholesterol Children and young adults who have inherited high cholesterol may reduce their risk of clogged arteries…
Low glycemic index foods help control diabetes
Low glycemic index foods help control diabetes People with diabetes are advised to watch the amount of carbohydrates in their diet, but that may not be…
Low glycemic diet better for obese teens
Low glycemic diet better for obese teens The results of a small study suggest that a diet that reduces blood sugar (glucose), a "reduced-glycemic load…
High-protein diets still a mystery, say experts
High-protein diets still a mystery, say experts The long-term health consequences of high-protein diets like the Atkins diet are still unknown--and most…
Health report card could help kids drop excess weight
Health report card could help kids drop excess weight A "health report card" that includes a student's height, weight, and fitness level may…