Saturated fat diet piles on pounds around organs
Saturated fat diet piles on pounds around organs People who eat a diet high in saturated fat, which is found in all animal foods like meat and dairy…
Premature babies' diet linked to diabetes risk
Premature babies' diet linked to diabetes risk Premature babies given a nutrient-enriched diet designed to help them catch up to their full term peers appear…
Obesity increases level of harmful free radicals
Obesity increases level of harmful free radicals People who are obese seem to have higher-than-normal levels of oxidative stress, an accumulation of the…
Coalition of food companies takes on Dr. Atkins
Coalition of food companies takes on Dr. Atkins It is estimated 15 million-plus North Americans seen as devoted followers of dieting guru Dr. Robert Atkins,…
Too much meat may worsen mild kidney disease
Too much meat may worsen mild kidney disease A diet heavy in meat may help worsen kidney function in women with mild kidney disease, a study released this…
Americans urged to walk away from obesity
Americans urged to walk away from obesity A program that calls on Americans to take just a few steps toward weight loss is to be launched nationwide in May…
Exercise alone may prevent pre-diabetic syndrome
Exercise alone may prevent pre-diabetic syndrome A small study suggests that sedentary adults who get a few hours of exercise each week and don't lose…
Black teens absorb calcium better than whites
Black teens absorb calcium better than whites The bodies of black teen girls tend to retain calcium better than those of white teen girls, which could…
U.S. health officials announce plan to monitor food
U.S. health officials announce plan to monitor food U.S. health officials are planning to increase surveillance of domestic food production and sample…
Fish oil may ease lupus symptoms
Fish oil may ease lupus symptoms Researchers from Northern Ireland say that people with the immune disorder lupus might be able to reduce their symptoms with…