American Kids Eat Too Much Salt

American children consume as much salt each day as adults do, researchers from the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, reported in the journal Pediatrics.

Increased Dietary Fructose Linked To Elevated Uric Acid Levels And Lower Liver Energy Stores

Obese patients with type 2 diabetes who consume higher amounts of fructose display reduced levels of liver adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-a compound involved in the energy transfer between cells…

Studies Shed Light On How To Reduce The Amount Of Toxins In Plant-Derived Foods

A number of environmental toxins pose considerable health threats to humans, and the heavy metal cadmium (Cd) ranks high on the list. Most of us are exposed to it through plant-derived foods such as grains and vegetables…

Vitamin C May Help Protect You Against Dementia

The serum-concentration of the antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin C are much lower in mild dementia patients then those who do not show signs of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), suggesting that these antioxidants may protect against dementia. This evidence contradicts a previous study, which stated that vitamin C does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s…

Fruit and vegetable advertising linked to more consumption

The key to getting people to eat more fruits and vegetables may be advertising, finds a new study.

Swim Training Plus Healthy Diet Factor In Cancer Fight: New Study

A new study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) reaffirms the crucial role exercise along with good nutrition play in maintaining health and fighting disease. “Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most frequent cancer worldwide, ranking third among all cancer-related deaths…

Organized High Fat Diet Changes Metabolism And Prevents Obesity

Recent research suggests a planned high-fat diet can reduce body weight and spark a unique metabolism where ingested fats are stored and used for energy when food is not available…

Fatty Foods During Pregnancy Linked To Breast Cancer In Offspring

Mothers who eat fatty foods while pregnant may increase the risk of breast cancer among their daughters and granddaughters.

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Heart After All

A review of 20 studies covering nearly 70,000 participants finds no statistically significant evidence that supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), commonly referred to as fish oil supplements, is linked to a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or premature death…

Nano-Velcro Clasps Heavy Metal Molecules In Its Grips

Mercury, when dumped in lakes and rivers, accumulates in fish, and often ends up on our plates…

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