Study: Plant Sterol Pills Significantly Lower LDL Cholesterol
A pill containing plant substances called sterols can help lower cholesterol.
Researchers: Turmeric’s (Curcumin) Fights Skin, Breast and Other Tumor Cells.
Looking for a cancer cure? Try the spice rack. In the last few years, that tactic has proved productive for researchers investigating turmeric, a curry spice used for centuries in Indian traditional medicine.
All Sweeteners Not The Same For Managing Type 2 Diabetes
New research shows that some sweeteners, especially date sugar and dark brown sugars, contain antioxidants that have the potential to control diabetes-linked heart disease and high blood pressure. Some sweeteners used in the study also had the ability to inhibit the activity of a key enzyme related to Type 2 diabetes.
Parents Shape Whether Their Children Learn to Eat Fruits and Vegetables
One way to combat the increasing problem of childhood obesity is early home interventions - teaching parents how to create an environment where children reach for a banana instead of potato chips.
First Clinical Trial of Red Wine Ingredient Shows Beneficial Metabolic Shifts
When obese men take a relatively small dose of resveratrol in purified form every day for a month, their metabolisms change for the better.
Cooking Sweet Corn Boosts its Ability to Fight Cancer and Heart Disease
Hurrah for hominy. Cooking sweet corn, whether you cream it, steam it or keep it on the cob, unleashes beneficial nutrients that can substantially reduce the chance of heart disease and cancer.
Bad Cholesterol: Genes Make The Difference
Why does it seem like some people can eat all the ice cream they want without increasing their cholesterol or gaining much weight? Because people's genes play an overriding role.
Study: Black Tea Soothes Away Stress
Daily cups of tea can help you recover more quickly from the stresses of everyday life, according to a new study.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prevent Medical Complications of Obesity
Study shows how omega-3 fatty acids protect against liver damage and insulin resistance.
Dietary Supplement Can Turn the Skin Permanently Blue
Colloidal silver is peddled as a cold medicine, decongestant, all-around germ fighter, and a kind of cure-all. Is there any legitimate reason for taking the dietary supplement?
Ground Beef Recall Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
Approximately 95,898 pounds of ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli.
Survey: Cardiologists Aware Of Life-Saving Diet, Yet Failing To Recommend It
A pilot survey of cardiologists reveals that most know about the life-saving potential of a truly low-fat vegetarian diet for heart patients, but fail to recommend the diet in the mistaken belief that patients will not comply.
Researchers Say Popular Fish Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination
Farm-raised tilapia has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids. The combination could be potentially dangerous for some patients with heart disease, arthritis, asthma and other allergic and auto-immune diseases.
Obesity Gets You Where You Live
Obesity is likely to affect individuals in low-income areas where fresh fruits and vegetables may not be as plentiful.
Some Foods And Beverages Could Hold Clues For Future Diabetes Treatment
Following a doctor's advice on how to keep diabetes in check is always the best course of action and researchers are constantly on the lookout for compounds that someday could help physicians better treat the disease. Of special interest to chemists are naturally occurring compounds found in certain healthy foods and beverages.
Portion Size Matters: Given Too Much, We Eat It
Almost nobody can stop eating at just one normal serving if there's extra food on their plate, and this tendency coupled with the spread of megaportions may be contributing to the American obesity epidemic.
