Diet, exercise are key for kids on anti-inflammatory drugs
Diet, exercise are key for kids on anti-inflammatory drugs For children taking oral doses of powerful anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise and diet are a…
Celiac disease is more common than once thought
Celiac disease is more common than once thought An autoimmune disease of the gut may be more common than previously thought, and screening the blood for…
Some female vegetarians at risk of eating disorder
Some female vegetarians at risk of eating disorder College-aged women who describe themselves as vegetarians are more likely to be concerned with their…
FDA warns Americans about dietary supplements
FDA warns Americans about dietary supplements The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned consumers against taking certain dietary supplements…
Statins and dietary changes may shrink artery deposits
Statins and dietary changes may shrink artery deposits A healthy diet and exercise, coupled with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, may slow or even cut…
Agency sees health gain for poor countries from fortified foods
Agency sees health gain for poor countries from fortified foods An agency dedicated to better nutrition said that it would start adding vitamins and minerals…
Study finds antioxidants don't ward off heart disease
Study finds antioxidants don't ward off heart disease Antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin E don't lower the risk of dying from heart disease,…
A tax on fatty foods in the UK?
A tax on fatty foods in the UK? Hamburgers, soft drinks and cakes could be hit with a "fat-tax" in a bid to combat Britain's growing levels of…
FDA urged to limit acrylamide levels in food
FDA urged to limit acrylamide levels in food A public advocacy group last week petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to force manufacturers to limit…
For teens, dinner with family means healthier diet
For teens, dinner with family means healthier diet Teenagers who eat dinner with their parents are more likely to eat fruits, vegetables and dairy foods than…