Confirming Link Between The Mediterranean Diet And Quality Of Life

For years the Mediterranean diet has been associated with a lesser chance of illness and increased well-being. A new study has now linked it to mental and physical health too…

Folic Acid May Reduce Pediatric Kidney And Brain Tumors

A new study in the current issue of Pediatrics reveals that folic acid fortification of foods could potentially reduce the number of incidences of Wilm’s tumor, the most common type of kidney cancer, and primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET), a type of brain cancer in children.

New Study Highlights The Need For Health Education Programs To Ward Off Childhood Obesity

Attitudes, relationships, intentions and personal behavior control are all factors that could affect a child’s decision in either reaching for an apple or grabbing a bag of chips, according to a new study out of the University of Cincinnati…

Black Pepper’s Secrets As A Fat Fighter Revealed

A new study provides a long-sought explanation for the beneficial fat-fighting effects of black pepper. The research, published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, pinpoints piperine – the pungent-tasting substance that gives black pepper its characteristic taste, concluding that piperine also can block the formation of new fat cells…

Keep your fruit close and your vegetables closer

College students wishing to eat healthier may want to invest in a clear fruit bowl says a recent article.

Splenda Causes Cancer Concern

Following the discovery in a new study that mice have a higher risk of developing cancer after eating the popular British-made low-calorie artificial sweetener sucralose (Splenda), a leading cancer scientist calls for urgent research. Dr…

The Protective Effect Of Fiber For Cardiovascular Health, Especially In Women

Foods high in fibre provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women.

Autism Linked To Industrial Food Or Environment

A new study in Clinical Epigenetics, suggests that the epidemic of autism amongst children in the U.S.

Link Between Breast Cancer Resistance And Timing Of Soy Consumption

Studies exploring the relationship between soy consumption and breast cancer have been mixed, but new research introduces a new thought: Could women with breast cancer who began eating soy as an adult develop a tumor more resistant to treatment?

Study Focuses On The Health Impact, Interplay Of Diet Soft Drinks And Overall Diet

Are diet sodas good or bad for you?

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