Salt tied to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy diet
Salt tied to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy diet People who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may still have an increased risk of…
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood Adults who were pressured by their parents to diet during adolescence may have a higher risk of…
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk People who consume mostly packaged processed foods and drinks with many unpronounceable ingredients may be more…
Adequate vitamin D reduces early mortality
Adequate vitamin D reduces early mortality An adequate intake of vitamin D can reduce the risk of premature death in people with cardiovascular disease, a new…
Higher waist circumference tied to heart attack risk among women
Higher waist circumference tied to heart attack risk among women Higher waist and hip size are more strongly associated with heart attack risk than overall…
Healthy diet lowers risk of hip fracture in women
Healthy diet lowers risk of hip fracture in women Eating an overall healthy diet is tied to a lower risk of hip fracture among women over age 50, a new study…
Number of obese years - not just obesity - risk for heart damage
Number of obese years - not just obesity - risk for heart damage In an analysis of clinical data collected on more than 9,000 people, Johns Hopkins…
DASH diet may reduce risk of depression
DASH diet may reduce risk of depression People who eat plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grains may have lower rates of depression over time, according to…
Genes may not predict success of low-fat or low-carb diet
Genes may not predict success of low-fat or low-carb diet People who try to avoid junk food may lose similar amounts of weight on a low-carb or low-fat diet…
Eating carbs not linked to risk of developing PMS
Eating carbs not linked to risk of developing PMS The amount of foods containing sugars or other carbohydrates that a woman eats has nothing to do with the…