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…
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…
People who live in northern cities during winter at risk for vitamin D deficiency
People who live in northern cities during winter at risk for vitamin D deficiency Residents of snowy, northern U.S. cities are at risk of vitamin D deficiency…
Time between final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup ideal for lifestyle changes
Time between final cancer treatment and first post-treatment checkup ideal for lifestyle changes After studying cancer survivors and their family caregivers,…
Diet, nutrition essential for mental health
Diet, nutrition essential for mental health Evidence is rapidly growing showing important relationships between both diet quality and potential nutritional…
Curcumin supplements lower inflammation in metabolic syndrome
Curcumin supplements lower inflammation in metabolic syndrome Adding spice – in the form of curcumin supplements – to the daily diets of people…
Study shows you need to start worrying about cholesterol in your 30s
Study shows you need to start worrying about cholesterol in your 30s People with even moderately high cholesterol levels in their 30s and 40s are more likely…
High vitamin D levels increase survival from advanced colorectal cancer
High vitamin D levels increase survival from advanced colorectal cancer According to a new study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, clinical…
Getting healthy is easier with a partner
Getting healthy is easier with a partner People are more likely to quit smoking, start working out and lose weight if their domestic partner also makes a…