Excess more common in beer than wine drinkers
Excess more common in beer than wine drinkers People who prefer wine are less likely to become heavy drinkers or to develop cirrhosis compared with those who…
Fish-rich diet linked to lower risk of dementia
Fish-rich diet linked to lower risk of dementia Fish may indeed be brain food, if new study findings are any indication. French researchers found that among…
Many older adults don't get enough calcium
Many older adults don't get enough calcium Most American older adults are not getting the recommended amount of calcium each day, even if they take…
U.S. kids' brown bag lunches full of fat, salt, sugar
U.S. kids' brown bag lunches full of fat, salt, sugar A survey of lunches fourth graders bring from home reveals that the most common foods contain high…
Running, weight training reduce risk of heart disease in men
Running, weight training reduce risk of heart disease in men While the total amount of exercise is important--more being better--new study findings suggest…
Study finds low-carb diet safe over short term
Study finds low-carb diet safe over short term Researchers from University of Cincinnati in Ohio say that people who follow a low-carbohydrate, high-protein…
Blood pressure guidelines stress exercise, diet
Blood pressure guidelines stress exercise, diet New U.S. government recommendations released last week emphasize that high blood pressure can be prevented…
Weight loss improves female urinary incontinence
Weight loss improves female urinary incontinence Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco have found that women with urinary incontinence…
Most Americans care about healthy eating, but some ignore
Most Americans care about healthy eating, but some ignore Americans are generally aware of the importance of healthy eating, but about one third of the…
Soy supplements may not increase bone density
Soy supplements may not increase bone density Soy supplements rich in plant estrogen compounds called isoflavones do not appear to boost bone mass in young…