
Dr. Mom Was Right -- And Wrong -- About Washing Fruits And Vegetables
Washing fresh fruits and
vegetables before eating may
reduce the risk of food
poisoning and those awful
episodes of vomiting and
... > full story

Antioxidant Users Don't Live Longer, Analysis Of Studies Concludes
The vitamin industry has
long touted antioxidants as
a way to improve health by
filling in gaps in diet, but
a new review of studies
... > full story

Tart Cherries May Reduce Factors Associated With Heart Disease And Diabetes
Tart cherries may have more
than just good taste and
bright red color going for
them, according to new
animal research. Rats that
... > full story

Facts On Fats Could Prompt Healthier Eating
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines
for Americans included ---
for the first time ---
recommendations that U.S.
consumers keep their intake
of trans fatty acids as low
... > full story
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Diet High In Saturated Fat Contributes To Prostate Cancer Treatment Failure, Study Suggests
May 10, 2008 Men who consumed high saturated fat diets (HSF) were younger and had higher BMIs at diagnosis than men with who consumed low saturated fat diets (LSF). Saturated fats were most commonly consumed as ... > full story -
Blood Pressure-lowering Diet Also May Be Associated With Lower Risk For Heart Disease, Stroke
April 15, 2008 Women who eat diets similar to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet -- which is low in animal protein, moderate in low-fat dairy products and high in plant proteins, fruits and vegetables ... > full story -
Macadamia Nuts Can Be Included In Heart Healthy Diet, Study Suggests
April 14, 2008 Macadamia nuts included in a heart healthy diet reduced low-density cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and should be included among nuts with qualified health claims, according to ... > full story -
Eating Causes Stress, But Antioxidants Can Help
March 24, 2008 No matter how pleasant a meal is, eating causes what's known as oxidative stress. As we digest our food, we create sometimes-harmful molecules known as free radicals. But antioxidants -- healthful ... > full story -
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Children With Healthier Diets Do Better In School, Study Suggests
March 22, 2008 A new study in the Journal of School Health reveals that children with healthy diets perform better in school than children with unhealthy diets. Students with an increased fruit and vegetable intake ... > full story -
Dietary Guidelines Associated With Lower Risk Of Metabolic Syndrome
March 22, 2008 Based on a close look at the everyday eating habits of a large group of men and women, researchers have found that people whose diets were most similar to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans ... > full story -
Reducing Heart Disease Risk Naturally Post-menopause
March 20, 2008 Aerobic exercise significantly decreased the chemical imbalances that can lead to heart disease and stroke in postmenopausal women according to a study in the Journal of Women and ... > full story -
Gluten-free Vegan Diet May Protect Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients From Heart Attack, Stroke, Study Suggests
March 20, 2008 Rheumatoid arthritis patients who eat a gluten-free vegan diet could be better protected against heart attacks and stroke. RA is a major risk factor for these cardiovascular diseases, but a ... > full story -
Genetic Abnormalities In Sperm Linked To Dietary Folate Intake, Study Shows
March 20, 2008 It may not be just women who need extra folate in their diets to reduce the risk of birth defects. A new study puts the spotlight on the other sex, finding that healthy men who report lower levels of ... > full story -
Magnesium Associated With Lower Risk For Some Strokes In Male Smokers
March 13, 2008 Male smokers who consume more magnesium appear to have a lower risk for cerebral infarction, a type of stroke that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, according to a new ... > full story
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