U.S. food portions balloon in size
U.S. food portions balloon in size The super-sizing of the American waistline over the past 30 years has coincided with a sharp increase in food portion…
A lean body may mean a longer life
A lean body may mean a longer life Genetically altered mice appear to be eating what they want, staying slim and living a long, healthy life. And uncovering…
Germany to cook chips at lower temperature due to cancer fears
Germany to cook chips at lower temperature due to cancer fears German food makers have agreed to recommend that chips be cooked at lower temperatures to…
High ephedra doses tied to stroke risk
High ephedra doses tied to stroke risk A new study backs up case reports tying the weight-loss herb ephedra to the risk of stroke but the risk appears…
Low fat pre-teen diet may cut breast cancer risk
Low fat pre-teen diet may cut breast cancer risk Adolescent girls who follow a relatively low-fat diet starting in puberty have lower blood levels of…
Fat intake not linked to dementia risk
Fat intake not linked to dementia risk Despite some hints that fat intake may affect the risk of dementia, a new Dutch study has failed to show a link…
Older Americans taking supplements need them least
Older Americans taking supplements need them least Though there is still very little solid data on older Americans and dietary supplement use, most studies…
Meat and eggs not linked to breast cancer risk
Meat and eggs not linked to breast cancer risk New research shows that women who consume animal proteins such as red meat are no more likely to develop…
Folic acid intake tied to colon cancer risk
Folic acid intake tied to colon cancer risk A diet containing little alcohol that is rich in folate sources like green leafy vegetables, fruits and whole…
Black tea may lower heart disease risk
Black tea may lower heart disease risk A study of over 3,400 adults in Saudi Arabia found that those who drank more than 6 cups of tea per day had a more…