Salt, not high blood pressure, may be to blame for that headache

Departing from the belief that a special diet aimed at lowering high blood pressure can ease headaches, a new study suggests it is simply salt intake that is the culprit.

Low maternal weight gain linked to increased risk of male fetal death

Women who gain little weight during pregnancy and who are carrying a boy may be at higher risk of fetal death than women who gain higher amounts of weight, a new study finds.

Researchers link vitamin D deficiency to seasonal affective disorder

In a new study, researchers hypothesize that vitamin D deficiency may be a driver of seasonal affective disorder – a form of depression that strikes during winter months.

Taking vitamin B may not reduce memory loss risk after all

A new study suggests that taking vitamin B and folate supplements does not lower the risk of memory loss, despite previous observational studies suggesting otherwise.

Taking vitamin B may not reduce memory loss risk after all

A new study suggests that taking vitamin B and folate supplements does not lower the risk of memory loss, despite previous observational studies suggesting otherwise.

Lactose-intolerant people have lower risk of certain cancers – but why?

Studies into a presumed link between milk consumption and cancer incidence in Western countries have been inconclusive.

Colorectal cancer rates rising in young adults

While colorectal cancer rates are falling in people aged 50 and older, a new study has found that incidence is increasing among people aged 20-49, and could rise further.

Resveratrol supplements ‘may impair body’s response to exercise’

Opposing previous research, a new study claims that resveratrol supplements do not enhance the benefits of physical activity, but reverse them.

Study: Many in US have poor nutrition, with the disabled doing worst

A new study finds that most U.S. adults fail to meet recommended daily levels of 10 key nutrients, and those with disabilities have even worse nutrition than average.

Walnut-enriched diet slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice

A new study found a walnut-enriched diet fed to mice with Alzheimer’s improved their learning skills, memory, anxiety and motor coordination.

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