U.S. report quantifies risk of listeria in deli foods
U.S. report quantifies risk of listeria in deli foods Some simple safety techniques for food handling and preparation could help delicatessens and other food…
Magnesium may be as important as calcium to kids' bone health
Magnesium may be as important as calcium to kids' bone health Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to…
Diet, supplements may help reverse blood vessel dysfunction
Diet, supplements may help reverse blood vessel dysfunction A diet low in grains, beans and certain vegetables -- combined with "anti-aging"…
Mediterranean diet linked to better memory
Mediterranean diet linked to better memory A University of Alabama at Birmingham study suggests that the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes consuming foods…
Don't shop when you're hungry: study
Don't shop when you're hungry: study A new study offers evidence to support what many people have learned for themselves: never grocery shop on an empty…
Vitamin D may reduce risk of uterine fibroids
Vitamin D may reduce risk of uterine fibroids Women who had sufficient amounts of vitamin D were 32 percent less likely to develop fibroids than women with…
Smartphone aids weight loss
Smartphone aids weight loss Your smartphone could be a key tool to losing weight according to scientists at the University of Leeds. Their study is the first…
Extra fibre tied to lower risk of stroke
Extra fibre tied to lower risk of stroke People who get more fibre in their diet are less likely to have a stroke than those who don't eat enough,…
Exercise, diet may keep sleep apnea from worsening
Exercise, diet may keep sleep apnea from worsening Losing weight through exercise and healthier eating may have long-term benefits for people with mild sleep…
How menopause affects a woman’s fat cells
How menopause affects a woman’s fat cells Women tend to carry excess fat in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry it on their stomachs. But after…