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…
Diet rich in whole grains may prevent type 2 diabetes
Diet rich in whole grains may prevent type 2 diabetes Eating whole-grain foods such as fiber-rich breakfast cereals, brown rice, barley and oatmeal may cut a…
Drink juice, eat yogurt to avoid bladder infections
Drink juice, eat yogurt to avoid bladder infections Women who are plagued by frequent episodes of painful urinary tract infections may get relief from simple…
High-fat diet cuts epileptic seizures in children
High-fat diet cuts epileptic seizures in children A high-fat, low carbohydrate diet can drastically cut seizures in children with severe epilepsy and could…
Amino acid in peanuts may help treat tuberculosis
Amino acid in peanuts may help treat tuberculosis The amino acid arginine, found abundantly in peanuts, might be useful for fighting tuberculosis (TB),…