Vitamins B-6 and B-12 linked with increased risk of hip fracture

A new study finds that taking vitamins B-6 and B-12 at levels above the recommended daily allowance is associated with an increased risk of hip fractures.

Recommended sugar intake: How much should you have per day?

The amount of sugar a person should consume varies, depending on their sex and age. In this article, we look at the recommended intake, as well as how to cut back on added sugar.

What to know about the 500-calorie diet

A person on a 500-calorie diet eats only about a quarter of the recommended daily intake. This may be beneficial for some people, but also comes with many risks. In this article, we look at research on the 500-calorie diet, explain what people need to consider before trying the diet, and provide alternative diets.

Can Karo Syrup Be Used for Treating Constipation?

What is Karo syrup? Learn about the causes and symptoms of constipation in children and the recommended treatments and prevention methods for infants.

Most restaurants serve oversized, high-calorie meals

More than 90% of meals from 123 restaurants assessed in a new study were served in oversized quantities that exceeded the recommended calorie intake, researchers found.

Potassium-rich foods cut stroke, death risks among older women

Older women who eat foods with higher amounts of potassium may be at lower risk of stroke and death than women who consume less potassium-rich foods. The health benefits from potassium-rich foods are greater among older women who do not have high blood pressure.

Cheese still laden with salt, despite many products meeting reduction targets

The salt content of cheese sold in UK supermarkets remains high, despite many products meeting the recommended government targets on salt reduction, finds research published in the online journal…

High sodium intake correlates with obesity, inflammation

Most adolescents consume as much salt as adults – some more than twice the recommended daily allowance – and that high sodium intake correlates with fatness and inflammation regardless of how many calories they consume, researchers report.

Bone loss in women with breast cancer may not be prevented by calcium supplements

Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer are widely prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and manage osteoporosis, an unwanted side effect of breast cancer therapies.

Fruit And Veg "5 a Day" Advice Backed By New Findings

A large Swedish study finds a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and lifespan.

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