Weight loss from a low fat diet may eliminate hot flashes
Weight loss from a low fat diet may eliminate hot flashes Weight loss that occurs by following a low-fat, high fruit and vegetable diet may help to reduce or…
Scientists say vitamin C RDA too low to prevent disease
Scientists say vitamin C RDA too low to prevent disease The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin C is less than half what it should be, scientists…
Fewer iron supplements during pregnancy work just as well for preventing anemia
Fewer iron supplements during pregnancy work just as well for preventing anemia Taking iron supplements one to three times a week instead of every day is…
Group program helps teens keep weight off
Group program helps teens keep weight off Four months of weekly group discussions and physical activity sessions helped overweight teens lose weight and keep…
Low glycemic diet best for maintaining a weight loss
Low glycemic diet best for maintaining a weight loss A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association challenges the notion that "a…
Diet, exercise or both to reduce cardio-metabolic risk?
Diet, exercise or both to reduce cardio-metabolic risk? Obese older adults can reduce their chance of developing the metabolic syndrome by losing weight…
Ratio of appetite-regulating hormones marker of successful dieters
Ratio of appetite-regulating hormones marker of successful dieters A pre-diet measurement of two hormones related to weight regulation can help predict which…
Dessert with breakfast helps avoid weight regain
Dessert with breakfast helps avoid weight regain Dieters have less hunger and cravings throughout the day and are better able to keep off lost weight if they…
Long-term calcium and vitamin D supplement use may up risk of kidney stones
Long-term calcium and vitamin D supplement use may up risk of kidney stones Calcium and vitamin D supplements are associated with high calcium levels in the…
Folic acid during early pregnancy associated with reduced autism risk
Folic acid during early pregnancy associated with reduced autism risk New findings from the University of California, Davis suggests that women who consume…