High rate of food allergies seen in adults
High rate of food allergies seen in adults More than 10 percent of American adults are allergic to at least one food, according to researchers from…
Most teens don’t eat enough fibre
Most teens don’t eat enough fibre Most teens eat far less fibre than recommended, a habit which may lead to a higher risk of diabetes and high blood…
Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally
Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally Excess body weight is responsible for about 4 percent of all cancer cases worldwide and an even larger…
Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet
Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet For those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, the combination of statins and a…
TV ads for sugary cereal influence kids' breakfast cravings
TV ads for sugary cereal influence kids' breakfast cravings Young children are more likely to demand specific sugary cereals for breakfast when they’ve…
Successful strategies for dining out with food allergies
Successful strategies for dining out with food allergies A survey of people with food allergies who dine out successfully has found they employ a number of…
Leafy greens, orange juice and berries tied to decreased memory loss
Leafy greens, orange juice and berries tied to decreased memory loss Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange…
More calories burned when diet is low in carbs
More calories burned when diet is low in carbs For years dieters were told that a calorie is a calorie, but a new study from Boston Children’s Hospital…
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death A large U.S. study known as VITAL, conducted in healthy adults, concluded that omega-3…
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack Men who eat plenty of fermented dairy products – such as cheese, yoghurt, quark, kefir and…