New ‘MIND’ diet linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

The MIND diet – a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets – was linked to reduced Alzheimer’s risk in a new study, even among participants who did not follow it explicitly.

Diet soda linked to increases in belly fat in older adults

A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that increasing diet soda intake is directly linked to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older.

A breakfast of champions for diabetics

Tel Aviv University researcher says high-energy breakfast and modest dinner can control dangerous blood sugar spikes all dayOur modern epidemic of obesity has led to an alarming rise in the…

Breastfeeding for longer leads to smarter adults

A new study has found that the longer an infant is breastfed for, the higher their IQ, educational attainment and earning ability are likely to be in adulthood.

Survey finds doctors want to learn more about diet and cardiovascular disease prevention

Study from NYU Langone Medical Center shows that nutrition is rated as important as statins for preventing heart diseaseMost physicians are aware of the importance of lifestyle factors in…

Dietary dioxins not associated with increased breast cancer risk

Estimated exposure to dioxins through dietary intake is not associated with an increased risk of developing a breast cancer among low exposed women, according to a large cohort study published in…