Improvements in US diet lower premature deaths

Despite modest improvement, overall diet remains poor; second study identifies cost-effective interventions to reduce childhood obesity.Two new studies from Harvard T.H.

Study: Small urban corner stores offer increased healthy food options

Federal food policy changes led to increased availability of healthy foods at smaller urban corner stores in Baltimore, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

Consumption of sweetened drinks now linked to heart failure

Sweetened drinks have been linked to numerous ailments over the years.

Find way to focus on dietary supplement safety, experts say

Pre-market registration, clearer disclaimers, better standards for identifying substances are good first steps to a safer market for supplements.A former principal deputy commissioner of the U.S.

Better American diets save lives, but more can be done

Research shows that slight improvements in the American diet have helped save lives and reduce health costs, but there is still a long way to go, and more regulations are needed.

Dental health of professional footballers is "poor" and affects performance

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Soy diet may prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women

The preliminary results of a study suggest that a diet rich in soybean foods and isoflavones may protect menopausal women from bone loss and osteoporosis.

Vitamin D pill a day may improve exercise performance and lower risk of heart disease

Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, according to the findings of a preliminary study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual…

Could vitamin D pills lower heart disease risk?

Adults who took vitamin D supplements exhibited improved blood pressure and cortisol levels, outcomes which could lower risks for heart disease, researchers say.

Soybean foods may protect menopausal women against osteoporosis

Eating a diet rich in both soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, according to the results of a preliminary study presented today at the…

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