Shift workers have more 'pro-inflammatory' diets
Shift workers have more 'pro-inflammatory' diets People who do shiftwork are more likely to have a diet that promotes chronic inflammation—which may…
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems
Teens' poor breakfast habits predict future health problems Teenagers who didn't eat a good breakfast were more likely to be obese and have elevated blood…
A low sodium diet is still your best bet
A low sodium diet is still your best bet Eating less than one teaspoon of salt per day remains the ideal goal for North Americans, according to a new study…
Excess sugar increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Excess sugar increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease According to a new study, many U.S. adults consume more added sugar (added in processing or…
Sodium intake tied to obesity among teens
Sodium intake tied to obesity among teens Teenagers who eat a high-sodium diet tend to be heavier and have more body fat than those who eat less salt,…
All alcohol, even wine, raises risk of gout flare-ups
All alcohol, even wine, raises risk of gout flare-ups Bad news for gout sufferers who enjoy drinking wine: new research finds that all types of alcohol, even…
Omega-3’s in fish oil intake may slow brain aging in women
Omega-3’s in fish oil intake may slow brain aging in women According to a new study, older women with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood…
Certain probiotics may help women lose weight
Certain probiotics may help women lose weight Certain probiotics could help women lose weight and keep it off, according to a recent study published by a team…
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of peripheral artery disease
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of peripheral artery disease A multicenter study that previously reported a reduction in heart attack and stroke with a…
Popular blood type diet debunked
Popular blood type diet debunked Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) have found that the theory behind the popular blood type diet--which…