US schools make progress by limiting access to unhealthy foods

Most students in grades kindergarten through 12 have access to foods and beverages during the school day outside the federal school meal programs, which are called competitive foods.

Health promotion efforts in schools really do improve health

Can school efforts really persuade kids not to smoke, spur teens to exercise and get little ones to eat more fruits and veggies?

Over 60’s in America at greater risk of food insecurity

In a country as wealthy as the United States, it may come as a surprise that one in 12 seniors do not have access to adequate food due to lack of money or other financial resources.

Lower weight babies and babies who aren’t breastfed for long are at greater risk of developing chronic inflammation and related health risks

“There were good reasons to hypothesize that breastfeeding was important to influencing levels of inflammation in adulthood,” says Thomas McDade (Northwestern University), a CIFAR (Canadian Institute…

Increased coffee consumption may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Coffee has been linked to various health benefits, including reduced risk of womb cancer and liver cancer. Now, research suggests coffee may lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Vitamin D supplements have little effect on risk of falls in older people

A new meta-analysis, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, concludes that there is no evidence to suggest that vitamin D supplements prevent falls, and that ongoing trials to…

What are the health benefits of mint?

Find out about the health benefits of mint and the possible ways mint has an effect on allergies, common cold, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and skin.

What are the health benefits of mangoes?

Find out about the health benefits of mangoes including decreased risk of macular degeneration, a decreased risk of colon cancer, improvement in digestion and bone health.

Scientists find key steps linking dietary fats and colon cancer tumor growth

Scientists have shown new genetic evidence that could strengthen the link between the role of dietary fats with colon cancer progression.

Study suggests a little wine may be good for your kidneys

Moderate wine consumption could help keep the kidneys healthy, and may protect the heart in patients who already have kidney disease, according to new findings presented here at the National Kidney…

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