‘Insufficient evidence’ that natural sweetener xylitol prevents tooth decay

A new review of published studies found low-quality evidence that xylitol in toothpaste protects against cavities, and even less quality evidence of it doing so in other products.

Potential risk in consuming excess omega-3 fatty acids

A new review suggests that omega-3 fatty acids taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, and that dietary standards based on the best available evidence need to be established…

Obesity and portion size

A new review answers what do we really know about manipulating portion sizes and what questions still remain…

Majority Of U.S. Citizens Have Inadequate Levels Of Vitamin E In Their Diet; It Is Almost Impossible To Take A Harmful Amount

Despite concerns that have been expressed about possible health risks from high intake of vitamin E, a new review concludes that biological mechanisms exist to routinely eliminate excess levels of the vitamin, and they make it almost impossible to take a harmful amount…

Vitamin D Linked To A 50 Percent Reduction In The Incidence Of Dental Caries

A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent dental caries, or tooth decay.

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Unlikely To Ward Off Cognitive Decline

A new review of studies that lasted up to 3.5 years suggests taking omega-3 fish oil supplements probably does not help older people ward off cognitive decline, the loss in memory and thinking skills that is a hallmark of dementia…

Helping Primary Care Physicians To Counsel Obese Patients With Obesity

Managing adult obesity is challenging for primary care physicians, but a new review published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide an evidence-based approach to counselling patients to help them lose weight and maintain weight loss…

Preventing Childhood Obesity

Targeting children aged six to 12 with school-based programmes that encourage healthy eating, physical activity and positive attitudes to body image are among a range of interventions that can help reduce levels of obesity, according to a new review of the evidence…

In The News: AICR Statement On Fruits, Vegetables And Cancer

Many in the media have interpreted a review article appearing today in the British Journal of Cancer to mean that fruits and vegetables are not important for lowering cancer risk. Today the American Institute for Cancer Research released the following statement: Susan Higginbotham, PhD, RD, Director of Research at AICR, said: “Let’s put this new review in context…

Excess Fructose May Play Role In Diabetes, Obesity And Other Health Conditions

More and more people have become aware of the dangers of excessive fructose in their diet. A new review on fructose in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) indicates just how dangerous this simple sugar may be.

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