Preventable cancer linked to poor diet in U.S., study says
By Katherine Shagoury Diet-related factors may account for 80,110 of the new invasive cancer cases reported in 2015, or 5.2 percent of that year’s total among U.S. adults, according to...
Read MoreDawn-to-sunset fasting shows potential as new treatment for obesity, related conditions
By Katherine Shagoury Fasting from dawn to sunset for 30 days increased levels of proteins that play a crucial role in improving insulin resistance and protecting against the risks of...
Read MoreDietary cholesterol may not increase risk of stroke, study says
By Katherine Shagoury A moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption of up to one egg per day is not associated with an elevated risk of stroke, according to...
Read MoreUltra-processed foods cause overeating, weight gain, NIH study says
By Katherine Shagoury Photo Credit: Jennifer Rymaruk, NIDDK Ultra-processed foods lead to higher calorie intake and more weight gain than a minimally-processed diet, according to a new National Institutes of...
Read MoreThe health benefits of spring greens
By Karen Malkin Patients may roll their eyes at you when you suggest they “eat their greens,” but to safeguard their health, there’s good reason for them to get in...
Read MoreCommon food additive found to impact gut microbiome
By Katherine Shagoury A common food additive, titanium dioxide nanoparticles E171, may have a significant and harmful affect on human health, according to a new study published in the journal...
Read MoreWhole grains alter intestinal serotonin production, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fiber wheat bread, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of...
Read MoreSupplements may not affect mortality, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Taking dietary supplements will not extend life, and may be harmful to health in large quantities, according to a study published earlier this week in the Annals...
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