Zinc deficiency linked to altered immune system, particularly in older adults
Zinc deficiency linked to altered immune system, particularly in older adults Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune…
Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults
Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults People over age 65 who drink diet soda daily tend to expand their waistlines by much more…
Daily weigh-ins encourage weight loss
Daily weigh-ins encourage weight loss Getting on the scale every day may increase enthusiasm for healthy behaviors and lead to greater weight loss, according…
Strawberries top list of pesticide-laced food
Strawberries top list of pesticide-laced food Nearly half of food products in Europe contain residues of pesticides, with strawberries the most likely to…
Plant-based diet, with fish, may lower colorectal cancer risk
Plant-based diet, with fish, may lower colorectal cancer risk A plant-based diet may lower the risk of colorectal cancers, particularly if it includes seafood…
Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes control
Large breakfast, small dinner tied to better diabetes control Large breakfasts and small dinners might be a healthier way to eat for people with type 2…
McDonald's USA to phase out human antibiotics from chicken supply
McDonald's USA to phase out human antibiotics from chicken supply McDonald's U.S. restaurants will gradually stop buying chicken raised with antibiotics…
Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by nearly half
Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by nearly half Adults who closely followed the Mediterranean diet were 47 percent less likely to develop heart…
Semi-vegetarian diet lowers heart disease, stroke risk
Semi-vegetarian diet lowers heart disease, stroke risk A pro-vegetarian diet – one that has a higher proportion of plant-based foods compared to…
U.S. may drop advice to limit dietary cholesterol by end of year
U.S. may drop advice to limit dietary cholesterol by end of year A U.S. advisory panel reviewing national dietary guidelines (for Canada and the U.S.) has…