How a small dietary change might keep your brain young

A new study has found a significant relationship between consuming higher levels of leafy greens and maintaining cognitive ability as we age.

Cadmium may raise risk of endometrial cancer

A case-control study of 1,510 women found that the risk of endometrial cancer was 22 percent higher in those with higher levels of cadmium.

Organic milk, meat contain more omega-3 than non-organic alternatives

Compared with non-organic milk and meat, the organic alternatives contain much higher levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, new research reveals.

Vitamin D supplements may benefit children with kidney disease

Study links low levels of vitamin D with greater loss of kidney function over time Among children with chronic kidney disease, those with lower vitamin D levels had higher levels of blood…

Eating fruits and vegetables with high pesticide residues linked with poor semen quality

Men who ate fruits and vegetables with higher levels of pesticide residues – such as strawberries, spinach, and peppers – had lower sperm count and a lower percentage of normal sperm than those who…

Childhood Weight May Be Influenced By Limiting Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels During Pregnancy

Southampton researchers have demonstrated that mothers who have higher levels of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are found in cooking oils and nuts, during pregnancy have fatter children…

Race May Play Important Role In The Complex Relationship Between Daytime Sleepiness And Vitamin D Levels

A new study suggests that there is a significant correlation between excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D, and race plays an important factor. Results show that in patients with normal vitamin D levels, progressively higher levels of daytime sleepiness were correlated inversely with progressively lower levels of vitamin D…

Organic tomatoes contain higher levels of antioxidants than conventional tomatoes, study suggests

Organic tomatoes contain higher levels of phenolic compounds than conventional tomatoes, according to new research.

Amazon Indian Breast Milk Has Higher Omega-3 Content

The omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is vital for cognitive and visual development in infants. Now, researchers have discovered that Amerindian women have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their breast milk than women in the United States…

Increasing Fiber In Adolescents’ Diets Has Many Health Benefits

Adolescents who don’t eat enough fiber tend to have bigger bellies and higher levels of inflammatory factors in their blood, both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report. The study of 559 adolescents age 14-18 from Augusta, Ga., showed they consumed on average about one-third of the daily recommended amount of fiber, said Dr…

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