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High Folate Intake May Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
July 5, 2011 Intake of high levels of folate may reduce colorectal cancer risk, according to a new study. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in ... > full story -
Soluble Fiber Strikes a Blow to Belly Fat
June 27, 2011 All fat is not created equal. Unsightly as it is, subcutaneous fat, the fat right under the skin, is not as dangerous to overall health as visceral fat, the fat deep in the belly surrounding vital ... > full story -
Changes in Specific Dietary Factors May Have Big Impact on Long-Term Weight Gain
June 22, 2011 Researchers have found that modest changes in specific foods and beverages, physical activity, TV-watching, and sleep duration were strongly linked with long-term weight ... > full story -
Strawberries Boost Red Blood Cells, Study Finds
June 21, 2011 A group of volunteers ate half a kilo of strawberries every day for two weeks to demonstrate that eating this fruit improves the antioxidant capacity of blood. The study, carried out by Italian and ... > full story -
Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables: Californians Seem to Be Listening
June 15, 2011 Not only do fruits and vegetables furnish valuable dietary nutrients, but they also contribute vital elements to chronic disease prevention for heart disease, hypertension, certain cancers, vision ... > full story -
Dietary Changes Appear to Affect Levels of Biomarkers Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
June 13, 2011 Following a low-saturated fat and low-glycemic index diet appears to modulate the risk of developing dementia that proceeds to Alzheimer's disease (AD), although making a switch to this dietary ... > full story -
Adherence to Certain Dietary Pattern Associated With Lower BMI in Adolescent Girls
June 6, 2011 Adolescent girls whose diet resembles one recommended for adults with hypertension appear to have smaller gains in overall body mass index (BMI) over 10 years, according to a new ... > full story -
Diet High in Vegetables and Fruit Associated With Less Weight Gain in African-American Women
May 20, 2011 A new study finds that African-American women who consume a diet high in vegetables and fruit gain less weight over a 14-year period than those who consume a diet high in red meat and fried ... > full story -
Traditional Remedy Bitter Cumin Is a Great Source Antioxidant Plant Phenols, Study Suggests
May 19, 2011 Bitter cumin is used extensively in traditional medicine to treat a range of diseases from vitiligo to hyperglycemia. It is considered to be antiparasitic and antimicrobial and science has backed up ... > full story -
New Evidence That Caffeine Is a Healthful Antioxidant in Coffee
May 4, 2011 Scientists are reporting an in-depth analysis of how the caffeine in coffee, tea and other foods seems to protect against conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and heart disease on the most ... > full story
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