Food companies urged to shift from meat to plant protein
Food companies urged to shift from meat to plant protein A group of 40 investors managing $1.25 trillion in assets have launched a campaign to encourage 16…
Stress may erase the health benefit 'good' fats
Stress may erase the health benefit 'good' fats The type of fat you eat matters, but a new study from Ohio State University suggests that the benefits of good…
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss For young adults following a diet and exercise program, tracking activity with a wearable device may…
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills Supplementing with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve reading skills of mainstream…
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating It's no secret that the teen years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened…
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty An acceleration in obesity among young teenagers could be explained by a 12-year-long study…
Vitamin D supplements may reduce severe asthma attacks
Vitamin D supplements may reduce severe asthma attacks According to a review of studies, asthma sufferers could help reduce their risk of severe asthma…
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…