High doses of folic acid not linked to cancer risk
High doses of folic acid not linked to cancer risk According to a new analysis, people taking high doses of the B vitamin folic acid are not at an increased…
Clearer food labels in U.S. could help people make healthier choices
Clearer food labels in U.S. could help people make healthier choices Different labels on foods that clearly display the total number of calories and…
Strawberries, blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women
Strawberries, blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce…
Fast food diet linked to asthma and eczema severity in kids
Fast food diet linked to asthma and eczema severity in kids Eating three or more weekly servings of fast food is linked to the severity of allergic asthma,…
Cheesecake Factory pasta on list of caloric "food porn"
Cheesecake Factory pasta on list of caloric "food porn" A Cheesecake Factory pasta dish with more than 3,000 calories - or more than a day and a half of the…
Nutrients that help preserve muscle mass, strength in seniors
Nutrients that help preserve muscle mass, strength in seniors A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Nutrition Working Group…
Sweetened drinks linked to depression, coffee tied to lower risk
Sweetened drinks linked to depression, coffee tied to lower risk New research suggests that drinking fruit punch and soft drinks, especially diet drinks, is…
Amount of caffeine in diet supplements varies greatly
Amount of caffeine in diet supplements varies greatly The amount of caffeine in diet supplements varies widely, and product labels are often inaccurate or…
Combo-snack of cheese and vegetables cut kids calories
Combo-snack of cheese and vegetables cut kids calories Kids given a combination of cheese and vegetables will eat only about a quarter as many calories as…
Occasional family meals enough to boost kids' fruit, vegetable intake
Occasional family meals enough to boost kids' fruit, vegetable intake Eating meals together as a family, even if only once or twice a week, increases…