Omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower risk of heart disease
Omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower risk of heart disease Omega-3 fatty acids in fish and supplements have been tied to a lower risk of developing heart…
Processed meats linked to worsening asthma symptoms
Processed meats linked to worsening asthma symptoms Eating large amounts of cured meats was linked to worse symptoms among asthma sufferers, a French study…
Fish oil during pregnancy reduces baby's asthma risk
Fish oil during pregnancy reduces baby's asthma risk A Danish study of 695 pregnant women is raising the possibility that fish oil supplements begun in the…
Summer most fattening time of year for kids
Summer most fattening time of year for kids Children are more likely to become overweight or obese during summer vacation than during the school year, a new…
Magnesium-rich diet tied to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes
Magnesium-rich diet tied to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes A new analysis of studies – the largest one to date – concluded…
Social eating prompts men to overeat
Social eating prompts men to overeat Gorging at a holiday meal or friend's BBQ might have more to do with your ego than the quality of the food, at least…
An extra 10 pounds comes with a college degree
An extra 10 pounds comes with a college degree According to a new study from the University of Vermont, college students are lugging an extra 10 pounds gained…
Want to feel full? Add beans and peas to meals
Want to feel full? Add beans and peas to meals Meals based on legumes such as beans, peas and lentils are more satiating than pork and veal-based meals…
A small handful of nuts a day protects against many diseases
A small handful of nuts a day protects against many diseases A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20 grams of nuts a day -…
Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say
Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say Plant-based diets are tied to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and…