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…
Antioxidants may help patients after surgery
Antioxidants may help patients after surgery Giving vitamins C and E to critically ill patients may lower their risk of developing some complications after…
Study looks at cod liver oil and babies' IQs
Study looks at cod liver oil and babies' IQs Pregnant and breast-feeding women who supplement their diets with cod liver oil may help boost their…
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…