Low levels of vitamin D associated with mortality in older adults
Low levels of vitamin D associated with mortality in older adults Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of parathyroid hormone are associated with…
An apple a day may keep your arteries healthy
An apple a day may keep your arteries healthy Eating an apple a day might in fact help keep the cardiologist away, new research from Ohio State University…
Ginkgo biloba does not improve memory
Ginkgo biloba does not improve memory Taking Gingko biloba supplements does not improve memory, attention or problem solving in healthy individuals,…
Fish eaters have lower heart attack risk, despite some mercury content
Fish eaters have lower heart attack risk, despite some mercury content Eat fish, but avoid fish with the most pollutants. This is the conclusion drawn by a…
Diet high in antioxidants protects women from heart attack
Diet high in antioxidants protects women from heart attack Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich…
Reading food labels help shoppers stay thin
Reading food labels help shoppers stay thin Shoppers, particularly women, who take the time to read food labels are thinner than those who don't. These…
Older overweight children consume fewer calories than their healthy weight peers
Older overweight children consume fewer calories than their healthy weight peers A new study by University of North Carolina School of Medicine pediatrics…
Even in normal range, high blood sugar linked to brain shrinkage
Even in normal range, high blood sugar linked to brain shrinkage People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of…
Little evidence of health benefits from organic foods
Little evidence of health benefits from organic foods Many people buy organic foods thinking they're better for them than their conventional…
Obese, overweight women at increased risk of recurrence of breast cancer
Obese, overweight women at increased risk of recurrence of breast cancer Extra pounds-even within the overweight but not obese range-are linked to a higher…