Turmeric side effects: Health benefits and risks

Find out the positive and negative side effects of turmeric on your health. Learn all you need to know about the popular spice here.

Accentuate the positive when it comes to nutrition education

If you want people to choose healthier foods, emphasize the positive, says a new Cornell University study.

Obesity, nutrition keys to avoiding metabolic syndrome

Data reinforce the positive influence of lifestyle factors in mitigating risks that potentially increase the likelihood of heart disease and other health problems. Findings based on 1,059 people underscore the importance of obesity prevention and nutrition, specifically eating more fruits and vegetables, in addressing metabolic syndrome, a common precursor to cardiovascular disease.

Positive Impact On Metabolic Syndrome And Satiety Offered By Eggs

At Experimental Biology (EB) 2012 in San Diego, experts convened to discuss the latest science in a variety of health and disease-related areas, including nutrition. Research on whole egg consumption in individuals with metabolic syndrome as well as the positive effects of a higher-protein breakfast is further revealing the potential benefits of including eggs in the diet…

Widespread Ignorance About Key Messages Concerning Diet And Cancer

New research on public perceptions about cancer reveals that 50-year-old ideas still hold sway while many current lifestyle messages are not getting through. On the positive side, however, the vast majority of people now believe cancer is curable…

Progression Of Clogged Arteries Reduced By Soy Proetein In Women Within 5 Years Of Menopause

A new study published in the November 2011 issue of Stroke reveals some promising data on the positive effects of soy protein reducing the progression of clogged arteries in women who were within five years of menopause…

Grape Ingredient Resveratrol Increases Beneficial Fat Hormone

Resveratrol, a compound in grapes, displays antioxidant and other positive properties. In a study published this week, researchers at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio describe a novel way in which resveratrol exerts these beneficial health effects.