Omega-3 intake boosts memory in healthy young adults
Omega-3 intake boosts memory in healthy young adults In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have determined that healthy…
Extending sleep duration may curb overeating
Extending sleep duration may curb overeating A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that adults get could lead to reduced food intake, but…
Sugary drinks tied to higher stroke risk
Sugary drinks tied to higher stroke risk Women who consume sugary soft drinks almost every day are 83 percent more likely to have a certain type of stroke…
Eating just one fast food breakfast sandwich hard on arteries
Eating just one fast food breakfast sandwich hard on arteries High-fat diets are associated with developing atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) over…
Crusty foods may worsen heart problems associated with diabetes
Crusty foods may worsen heart problems associated with diabetes A University of Illinois study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of…
Low calcium diet linked to higher risk of hormone condition in women
Low calcium diet linked to higher risk of hormone condition in women A low calcium diet is associated with a higher risk of developing a common hormone…
Green tea reduced inflammation, may inhibit prostate cancer tumor growth
Green tea reduced inflammation, may inhibit prostate cancer tumor growth Men with prostate cancer who consumed green tea prior to undergoing prostatectomy had…
Eating more legumes may blood sugar control, lower heart risk
Eating more legumes may blood sugar control, lower heart risk Eating more legumes (such as beans, chickpeas or lentils) as part of a low-glycemic index diet…
American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in on organic foods for kids
American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in on organic foods for kids Parents know it's important for children to eat a wide variety of fruits and…
Tomato antioxidant tied to lower stroke risk
Tomato antioxidant tied to lower stroke risk Men who love their tomatoes may have a lower risk of suffering a stroke, a new study suggests. Finnish…