Diet rich in tomatoes may lower breast cancer risk

A tomato-rich diet may help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer, according to new research.

An apple a day keeps vascular mortality at bay, study suggests

We all know the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And this may prove true after new research suggests that eating an apple once a day may be just as beneficial as daily statin use when it comes to preventing vascular deaths in individuals over the age of 50. This is according to a study published in the BMJ.

Multivitamins ‘waste of money,’ say medical experts

“Enough is enough: stop wasting money on vitamin and mineral supplements,” say medical experts in an editorial of a leading journal that has just published three new studies examining whether routine use of vitamin and mineral supplements brings health benefits.

Parents approve of nutrition report cards

Parents receiving academic report cards throughout the school year is commonplace, but a new Cornell University study shows that for healthier nutrition, parents should opt to receive a nutrition report card, too.”This pilot study underscores that a nutrition report card is feasible and efficient…