Could low vitamin D in pregnancy mean a risk of MS in offspring?

Multiple sclerosis has been linked with low vitamin D intake; a new study adds evidence that low vitamin D during pregnancy could raise the risk of MS in later life.

Could yogurt help lower high blood pressure?

A study finds women who ate at least five yogurt portions per week had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure; the link was strongest for those on a healthy diet.

Dysfunction of cellular powerplant shakes B-vitamin metabolism and causes genetic damage

Mitochondria are the cellular powerplant, but their functions in conjunction with B-vitamins are only starting to be revealed.

High-GI diet linked to increased lung cancer risk

A diet with a high glycemic index – a measure of how the carbohydrates in foods will affect blood glucose levels – may increase the risk of lung cancer, new research suggests.

Avoiding peanut after building tolerance is safe for children

Children who were at risk of peanut allergy but who built up tolerance over 5 years can safely stop eating peanut for a year without losing tolerance.

Drinking more water reduces sugar, sodium and saturated fat intake

A new study investigating how increasing water intake can affect health finds that it reduces energy intake and lowers intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat.

Eat your broccoli to protect against liver cancer

A new study in mice suggests that consuming broccoli as part of a regular diet protects against liver cancer. Researchers say adding the vegetable to meals is a good idea.

Peanuts, peanut butter may hold key to preventing obesity

Hispanic middle school children, at high risk for being overweight or obese, reduced their Body Mass Index (BMI) when they adhered to a nutrition intervention that included a snack of peanuts…

University researchers create agave drink with probiotics to regulate sugar levels

With a drink designed from agave and probiotic microorganisms, specialists from the Popular Autonomous University of Puebla (UPAEP) in Mexico succeeded in reducing blood sugar levels in students…

Researchers say Boston schools’ sugary drink policy is one to model

When it comes to sugar-sweetened drinks and other competitive beverages sold at school, Harvard researchers report that Boston Public Schools are making strides in the right direction.

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