Canada sets new guidelines for food labels
Canada sets new guidelines for food labels Canadian food manufacturers must start this year to provide detailed lists of fat, calories and 13 nutrients on…
A drink or two a day lowers stroke risk
A drink or two a day lowers stroke risk Moderate drinkers who consume one to two alcoholic drinks a day reduce their risk of having a stroke. However,…
Diet and exercise may protect from forgetfulness
Diet and exercise may protect from forgetfulness Scientists have found yet another reason to slim down: having a high blood sugar may contribute to the…
US food industry begins to embrace irradiation
US food industry begins to embrace irradiation Stung by record recalls of tainted meat last year, the US food industry is stepping up the use of new…
Family environment influences eating disorder risk
Family environment influences eating disorder risk New research shows that girls may be more likely to develop eating disorders if they usually eat alone or…
Is fast food addictive?
Is fast food addictive? A steady diet of hamburgers, fries and foods high in fat and calories may not only pile on the pounds. Scientists are now…
Acrylamide in starchy food might not cause cancer
Acrylamide in starchy food might not cause cancer Fried foods such as potato chips and French fries may contain a substance that can cause cancer in animals,…
Cutting calories helps women with PCOS
Cutting calories helps women with PCOS Women with a hormonal problem that can lead to irregular periods and infertility experience an improvement in their…
Licorice caution issued to oral contraceptive users
Licorice caution issued to oral contraceptive users Women who are taking oral contraceptives should avoid eating too much licorice, the German National…
Too much vitamin A increases risk of bone fracture
Too much vitamin A increases risk of bone fracture Older women who consume too much vitamin A in food or dietary supplements may be putting themselves at risk…