Most Americans consume too much sodium, not enough potassium

A majority of Americans consume too much sodium and not enough potassium, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2016.U.S.

Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of death in cardiovascular disease patients

The Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of death in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, according to results from the observational Moli-sani study presented at ESC…

Just one energy drink may boost heart disease risk in young adults

Drinking one 16-ounce energy drink boosts blood pressure and stress hormone responses in young, healthy adults, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions…

Kids learn about healthy lifestyle in school-based garden program

Children learned to grow vegetables and the value of a healthy lifestyle in a school-based program tailored for their low-income, desert community, according to a study presented at the American…

Vitamin D pill a day may improve exercise performance and lower risk of heart disease

Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, according to the findings of a preliminary study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual…

Soybean foods may protect menopausal women against osteoporosis

Eating a diet rich in both soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, according to the results of a preliminary study presented today at the…

High salt intake may delay puberty

High salt diets may delay puberty according to a study presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin.

Can coffee reduce your risk of MS?

Drinking coffee may be associated with a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 67th Annual Meeting in Washington…

High consumption of trans fats linked to poorer memory in men

A study presented at a scientific meeting finds that higher consumption of trans fats in working-age men is linked to poorer performance on memory tests.

Potassium additives may make low-sodium meats unsafe for patients with kidney disease

Potassium additives are frequently added to sodium-reduced meat products in amounts that may be dangerous for patients with kidney disease, according to a study presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 at…

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