One simple dietary change may be enough to lose weight, improve health

Dietary advice that emphasizes just one rule, consume at least 30g of fiber a day, is nearly as effective as advice to follow the more complicated American Heart Association (AHA) diet plan for…

Replacing a high-carb snack with almonds reduced belly fat and other heart disease risk factors

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a daily snack of 1.

Breakthrough in BVA welfare at slaughter campaign as Minister hints at clearer labelling

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed reports in 20 December, Daily Telegraph that environment minister George Eustice is giving serious consideration to labelling meat and…

British Veterinary Association urges Defra "Don’t downgrade the role of vets in food safety and animal health and welfare"

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged Defra to give full and careful consideration to the role of vets in protecting animal and human health and ensuring food safety.

Trans fat consumption is linked to diminished memory in working-aged adults

High trans fat consumption is linked to worse memory among working-age men, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014.

Heart failure patients and their families helped to reduce salt intake with electronic monitoring device

Using an electronic monitoring device may help heart failure patients and their families stick to a low-salt diet, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific…

AHA/ASA update guidelines to reduce first-time stroke risk

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association have updated recommendations for reducing first-time stroke risk. They include physical activity and a healthy diet.

Blood uric acid levels and a marker for inflammation lowered by Montmorency tart cherry juice

Tart cherries have long been researched for their association with pain relief – ranging from gout and arthritis joint pain to exercise-related muscle pain.

New allergen toolkit for healthcare catering launched in the UK

The British Dietetic Association (BDA), through its Food Counts! specialist group, and the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA) have worked together to produce and launch a new toolkit that…

Healthier eating provides benefit independent of other lifestyle changes in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes

Improving the overall quality of one’s diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, independent of other lifestyle changes, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 74th…

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