Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of early death from cardiovascular disease
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of early death from cardiovascular disease The Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of death in patients…
Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types
Excess weight linked to eight more cancer types Yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as you age: cancer prevention. An international team of…
Like obesity, overweight can shorten lifespan, too
Like obesity, overweight can shorten lifespan, too Scientists accept that obesity can shorten a person's life span, but they have debated whether being…
Regular snacking on nuts linked to low inflammation
Regular snacking on nuts linked to low inflammation According to a new U.S. study, eating a handful of nuts five times per week may reduce inflammation, a…
American Heart Association sets sugar limits for kids and teens
American Heart Association sets sugar limits for kids and teens The vast majority of children and teens should consume less than six teaspoons (about 25…
Omega-3 fats cut risk of diabetic retinopathy
Omega-3 fats cut risk of diabetic retinopathy For adults with type 2 diabetes, following a Mediterranean diet that includes at least two servings of fatty…
High fat, high sugar diet during pregnancy possibly linked to ADHD
High fat, high sugar diet during pregnancy possibly linked to ADHD New research led by scientists from King's College London and the University of Bristol…
Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women
Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to slow down age-related…
Britain launches soft drink sugar tax to fight obesity
Britain launches soft drink sugar tax to fight obesity Last week, Britain said it would tax companies which sell sugary soft drinks and invest that money in…
Soy may help women with PCOS
Soy may help women with PCOS PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) develops when the female body makes higher than normal amounts of testosterone and androgens,…