Early gluten exposure does not protect against celiac disease
Early gluten exposure does not protect against celiac disease Earlier research indicated that exposing a baby to small amounts of gluten around the age of…
An apple a day could keep excess weight away
An apple a day could keep excess weight away Scientists at Washington State University have concluded that non-digestible compounds in apples -- specifically,…
'Freshman 15' may be overrated
'Freshman 15' may be overrated College students may not gain the much-dreaded "freshman 15" but they do gain weight during their years in school,…
Artificial sweeteners cause glucose intolerance by altering gut bacteria
Artificial sweeteners cause glucose intolerance by altering gut bacteria Artificial sweeteners -- promoted as aids to weight loss and diabetes prevention --…
Couch-potato kids became couch-potato adults
Couch-potato kids became couch-potato adults The more television children watched at age 10, the more they watched in middle age, according to a new report…
Diets work, but which one doesn’t matter
Diets work, but which one doesn’t matter When it comes to popular weight loss diets, which one you follow doesn’t make much difference as to amount of…
Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease in exercisers
Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease in exercisers Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who exercise, according to…
Spinach extract reduces cravings, helps weight loss
Spinach extract reduces cravings, helps weight loss Swedish researchers from at Lund University have revealed that a spinach extract containing green…
New recommendations for overweight people with heart risks
New recommendations for overweight people with heart risks According to new recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF),…
Controversial studies say low sodium intake may pose risks
Controversial studies say low sodium intake may pose risks Two new studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine go against conventional wisdom…