Study pinpoints the vitamin D levels that may harm heart health

Researchers find people with vitamin D levels below 15 ng/mL are at greater risk for cardiovascular events such as heart disease and stroke than those with higher levels.

Early probiotic use may be associated with decreased risk of islet autoimmunity in children at risk for type 1 diabetes

Probiotic exposure during the first 27 days of an infant’s life may be associated with reduced risk of islet autoimmunity among children at increased genetic risk for type 1 diabetes, although…

A single energy drink could harm heart health for young adults

Researchers saw a rise in blood pressure and stress hormone responses among young adults just 30 minutes after they consumed one energy drink, which may raise cardiovascular risk.

Will avoiding meat reduce risk of kidney cancer?

Eating meat cooked at high temperatures appears to increase the chance of kidney cancer, especially when combined with genetic factors.

Multi-domain intervention plus omega-3 supplementation improves cognition in older people with memory complaint

Results to be announced at the 8th International Conference on Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) suggest that combining a multidomain program of nutritional counseling, exercise, and…

Increased meat consumption, especially when cooked at high temperatures, linked to elevated kidney cancer risk

MD Anderson study also finds individuals with certain genetic variations more vulnerable to dietary risk.

Efforts needed to improve the diets of African-Americans with uncontrolled hypertension

Many African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension do not have recommended food categories in their homes and are not having adequate discussions with their doctors about diet.

Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ also reduces blood pressure, study finds

Diet has already impacted guidelines in Canada and Europe.A diet developed for reducing cholesterol also lowers blood pressure, a St. Michael’s Hospital study has found.

Just one energy drink may boost heart disease risk in young adults

Drinking one 16-ounce energy drink boosts blood pressure and stress hormone responses in young, healthy adults, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions…

Kids learn about healthy lifestyle in school-based garden program

Children learned to grow vegetables and the value of a healthy lifestyle in a school-based program tailored for their low-income, desert community, according to a study presented at the American…

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