Nutrition - Page 126

February 24, 2016

How to protect your child from common food allergies

Food allergies are a nuisance for some people and a life-threatening condition for others.

February 23, 2016

Even 5 percent weight loss tied to benefits for obese

For obese men and women, losing as little as 5 percent of their body weight reduces risk factors for type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, according to a new study.

February 23, 2016

Slow eating may help overweight children

Teaching children to eat at a leisurely pace may help to prevent overeating and weight gain, says a study published online in the journal Pediatric Obesity.

February 23, 2016

Coffee pot: What happens when you mix marijuana and caffeine?

You can now add coffee to the growing list of foods and drinks that are available as products infused with marijuana.

February 23, 2016

Parents' anxiety, depression may lead to kids being fussy eaters

Preschoolers are more likely to be fussy eaters if a parent had anxiety or depression during pregnancy or early in the child's life, suggests a new study from the Netherlands.

February 23, 2016

5 more ways to stay hydrated

Having trouble drinking your recommended daily cups of water?

February 22, 2016

Brain fitness program may ease cognitive impairment in elderly

Many elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment experienced better brain function after a "fitness" program designed to sharpen their minds, a U.S. study suggests.

February 22, 2016

The surprising new reason why eating fried foods may be good for you

Attention, French fry addicts: Your favorite food may not be so terrible for you after all.

February 19, 2016

Children breast-feeding after first birthday should take vitamin D

Children who breastfeed, especially those living far from the equator, may get too little vitamin D, according to a new study in Canada.

February 19, 2016

Drinking more coffee may undo liver damage from booze

Drinking more coffee might help reduce the kind of liver damage that's associated with overindulging in food and alcohol, a review of existing studies suggests.