Colorectal cancer rates rising in young adults

While colorectal cancer rates are falling in people aged 50 and older, a new study has found that incidence is increasing among people aged 20-49, and could rise further.

Gut bacteria implicated in the increased risk for cardiovascular disease when red meat is consumed

New research provides details on how gut bacteria turn a nutrient found in red meat into metabolites that increase the risk of developing heart disease.

Even after diet is improved, the effects of poor eating habits persist

Almost everyone knows that improving your eating habits will most likely improve your health.

What are the health benefits of turnips?

Find out about the potential health benefits of turnips including treating diverticulosis, maintaining blood pressure, fighting cancer, aiding weight loss and maintaining vision.

Drink more fluid to cut risk of further kidney stones, say doctors

An increase in fluid intake is among the recommendations the American College of Physicians make in new guidelines to prevent recurrent kidney stones.

Half of elderly people are more than happy to consume new foods

Elderly people are regarded as traditional consumers, but the AZTI study reveals that there are more and more elderly people who are happy to accept new foods.

Gulf War illness symptoms eased by coenzyme Q10

Roughly one-third of the 700,000 United States troops who fought in the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War have subsequently developed a distinct set of chronic health problems, dubbed Gulf War illness.

What are the health benefits of Brussels sprouts?

Find out about the potential health benefits of Brussels sprouts including helping to fight cancer, improving bone health, managing diabetes and maintaining vision.

Link studied between newborn health and vitamin A

The impact vitamin A has on newborns is virtually unknown, but Penn State nutrition researchers have published two papers that may provide a framework for future investigations of the vitamin and…

ACP kidney stone guidelines offer another reason to drink more water, less soda

Dietary changes including increased fluid intake are among recommendations in ACPs new evidence-based guideline.

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