Vitamin C linked to reduced risk of stroke

A study due to be presented at a conference later this year suggests that eating foods containing vitamin C, such as oranges, peppers, strawberries, papaya and broccoli, may be linked to a reduced risk for hemorrhagic stroke.

Vitamin C linked to reduced risk of stroke

A study due to be presented at a conference later this year suggests that eating foods containing vitamin C, such as oranges, peppers, strawberries, papaya and broccoli, may be linked to a reduced risk for hemorrhagic stroke.

Big breakfast rich in protein and fat improves blood sugar control and makes people feel fuller than a small breakfast in adults with type 2 diabetes

A big breakfast rich in protein and fat appears to offer more benefits to people with type 2 diabetes than a smaller low calorie breakfast, concludes research presented at this year’s annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes…

Analysis Reveals That Slimming World Programme Successfully Helps People Of All Sizes To Lose Weight Equally, While Men Do Better Than Women

A new study of 1.2 million self-funded Slimming World members – presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Liverpool, UK – reveals that people of all sizes, from slightly overweight to severely overweight in the higher body-mass index (BMI) range are equally likely to lose weight through a programme based on healthy lifestyle behaviour change…

Study Suggests Link Between Vitamin D Levels And Developing Tuberculosis

New research presented at this week’s Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) in Canberra, Australia, suggests a link between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing tuberculosis (TB), with rates of TB incidence up to 37% higher following darker winter months than during the rest of the year…

Study Suggests Link Between Vitamin D Levels And Developing Tuberculosis

New research presented at this week’s Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) in Canberra, Australia, suggests a link between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing tuberculosis (TB), with rates of TB incidence up to 37% higher following darker winter months than during the rest of the year…

HIV – The Importance Of A Healthy Diet

This year’s World AIDS Day on the 1 December 2011 enjoys the full support of the British Dietetic Association (BDA). The BDA, which also has a specialist initiative called Dietitians in HIV and AIDS (DHIVA), highlights the vital importance of good nutrition for those living with HIV and AIDS…

Did Vitamin D Deficiency Contribute To Mozart’s And Mahler’s Deaths?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), suffered from many infectious illnesses including catarrh, fever, sore throat, and bad colds from 1762 to 1791, the year of his death at 35 years of age. Most of these illnesses occurred between mid-October and May…

Begin The Summertime Grilling Season With A Food Safety Home Run

Days are getting warmer, baseball season is in full swing, and Memorial Day is fast approaching-all signs that the summer cookout season is nearly upon us. As you welcome summer at your Memorial Day weekend barbecue this year, USDA reminds you that safe grilling practices are the key to making your cookout a big hit with your guests…

Unless Action Is Taken, The World’s Food Supply Could Be Endangered By Climate Change

Climate change is already having an effect on the safety of the world’s food supplies and unless action is taken it’s only going to get worse, a Michigan State University professor told a symposium at this year’s meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science…

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