Sugar intake linked to diabetes risk in women
Sugar intake linked to diabetes risk in women A large new study of middle-aged women suggests that when it comes to diabetes, sugar is not a major factor.…
High protein diet doctor Robert Atkins dies after fall
High protein diet doctor Robert Atkins dies after fall World famous diet doctor Robert Atkins, advocate of a popular but controversial high protein, low…
Low fat diet linked to injury risk in runners
Low fat diet linked to injury risk in runners Female recreational runners who eat an average amount of fat in their diets may be less likely than those who…
A woman's perfume can make her look thinner
A woman's perfume can make her look thinner Spritzing on a spicy floral perfume may do more for a woman's figure than weeks of dieting and sweating it…
Turnips touted as SARS cure in Beijing
Turnips touted as SARS cure in Beijing A turnip a day keeps the SARS virus away, or so many in China's capital believe. Turnip prices have jumped in…
High protein diet doctor Atkins in coma in hospital
High protein diet doctor Atkins in coma in hospital Diet doctor Robert Atkins remained in a coma and on life support almost a week after slipping on an icy…
Boost your exercise intensity to ward off a heart attack
Boost your exercise intensity to ward off a heart attack A brisk half-hour walk five days a week might make you healthier, but may not be enough to avoid a…
Study shows why aspirin and fiber prevent colon cancer
Study shows why aspirin and fiber prevent colon cancer Painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may help prevent colon cancer by preventing tumor cells from…
Infants should get a vitamin D supplement
Infants should get a vitamin D supplement All infants, particularly those who are breastfed, should be given vitamin D to help prevent rickets, a potentially…
Study looks at weight lost with Weight Watchers
Study looks at weight lost with Weight Watchers Although following Weight Watchers appears to help people shed more pounds than they would on their own,…