Obesity before pregnancy increases risk of birth defects
Obesity before pregnancy increases risk of birth defects Women who are obese when they become pregnant appear to be more likely to give birth to babies with…
Study shows that even U.S. toddlers are obese
Study shows that even U.S. toddlers are obese Even toddlers in the United States are obese, and they are not only overweight, but are showing early signs of…
Moms see overweight differently in sons vs. daughters
Moms see overweight differently in sons vs. daughters One in three mothers is likely to say that their overweight child is "about the right…
High fibre diet shown to protect from colon cancer risk
High fibre diet shown to protect from colon cancer risk It seems that fiber can reduce bowel cancer risk, scientists said last Friday. A massive study of…
Western high fat diet linked to prostate cancer
Western high fat diet linked to prostate cancer Prostate cancer is 10 times more common in the North America than Japan and preliminary research suggests…
Skipping meals may help, not hurt, your health
Skipping meals may help, not hurt, your health New findings in mice suggest that skipping the occasional meal may be good for your health. A report released…
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces diarrhea in babies
Exclusive breastfeeding reduces diarrhea in babies Programs that encourage women in developing countries to feed their babies only breast milk for the first…
Low calorie diet at conception may be linked to pre-term birth
Low calorie diet at conception may be linked to pre-term birth Sheep that are fed a modestly low-calorie diet at the time they conceive tend to be at higher…
UN sticks to advice to limit sugar intake
UN sticks to advice to limit sugar intake The World Health Organization says it stands by scientific findings advising consumers to limit sugar intake,…
Lifestyle changes alone may lower blood pressure
Lifestyle changes alone may lower blood pressure A study published in todayís Journal of the American Medical Association is said to be the first to…