Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago have uncovered evidence that…
Antioxidant in red wine not tied to better health
Antioxidant in red wine not tied to better health An antioxidant found in wine and chocolate may not be linked to improved health as was once claimed. A new…
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women Calcium supplements are widely taken by women for bone health. Previous studies have…
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce stroke risk by almost a third, according…
Diet high in cereal fibre helps heart attack survivors live longer
Diet high in cereal fibre helps heart attack survivors live longer People who survive heart attacks have a greater chance of living longer if they increase…
A high protein breakfast helps women control blood sugar
A high protein breakfast helps women control blood sugar In healthy individuals, the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood increases after eating. When…
Animal foods take heavier environmental toll
Animal foods take heavier environmental toll Foods with the largest environmental footprint tend to also provide less nutrition and cost more per unit than…
Mediterranean diet slows progression of Type 2 diabetes
Mediterranean diet slows progression of Type 2 diabetes For people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, eating plenty of olive oil, fish and whole grains…
Your kitchen could be a source of drug-resistant bacteria
Your kitchen could be a source of drug-resistant bacteria Cutting boards used to prepare raw poultry may be an important source of drug-resistant bacteria in…
High intake of animal protein linked to higher diabetes risk
High intake of animal protein linked to higher diabetes risk People who eat the most protein, especially from animal sources, are more likely to be diagnosed…