Treating colon cancer with vitamin A

A leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, colon cancer is famously resistant to treatment.

Health labels influence flavour perception

Ghent University researchers found that food labels influence the perception of flavour. Light products are considered less tasty.

Preventing diabetes at the office

Workplace intervention leads to weight loss, better glucose control.For people who already have high blood sugar, preventing diabetes could amount to just another day at the office.

Earlier intervention leads to better weight recovery in children with multiple risk factors for weight faltering

Pioneering use of video helps families establish healthy habits and mealtime routines.

Could too much green tea be harmful to health?

Fruit flies exposed to large amounts of green tea showed impaired reproductive function and development in a new study, raising concerns about excessive consumption in humans.

Pumpkin Seeds: Health Benefits, Nutritional Information

Learn all about pumpkin seeds, including their nutritional information, potential health benefits and simple ways to incorporate more of them in your diet.

How eating herbs could boost your brain

Researchers found the flavonoid apigenin – found in thyme, parsley and other plants and herbs – boosts formation of human cells and strengthens their connections.

Plant protein reduces mortality in chronic kidney disease patients

Chronic kidney disease patients who consume a higher ratio of plant protein have lower mortality rates, according to research published today in the National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of…

Latino adults but not children lose weight in family-based lifestyle program

Parents in 12-week ‘Y Living Program’ may be setting good example for kids.Latino adults enrolled in a 12-week family-based lifestyle program lost weight, had less body fat, and reduced their…

Could pesticide in milk contribute to Parkinson’s disease?

Heptachlor epoxide, a pesticide used until the 1980s, found its way into milk in some places. Men who drank more milk at the time may have a higher incidence of Parkinson’s traits.

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