Nutrition - Page 71

January 3, 2017

Cured meats linked to worsening asthma symptoms

Eating large amounts of cured meats was linked to worse symptoms among asthma sufferers, a French study found.

December 31, 2016

Two cups of milk may be ideal for preschoolers

Preschoolers who drink three or more cups of milk a day may get a small height boost, but they’re also more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a new U.S. study.

December 30, 2016

Dietary magnesium tied to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

A diet rich in magnesium - found in foods like leafy greens, fish, nuts and whole grains - may help lower the risk of chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes, a research review suggests.

December 30, 2016

'Hidden' celiac disease less common now in US

Fewer people in the U.S. have celiac disease without realizing it, a new study finds.

December 30, 2016

Are Google's top-searched diets for 2016 healthy?

When I saw Google’s Year in Search 2016, I have to admit I did a double take.

December 29, 2016

Counselor slams photo editing, fashion industry in viral Facebook post

A Kansas woman’s Facebook post in which she urges young girls to reject societal expectations clothing sizes has gone viral, garnering nearly 60,000 reactions on the social media site in less than three weeks.

December 29, 2016

Fish oil during pregnancy reduces baby's asthma risk: study

A Danish study of 695 pregnant women is raising the possibility that fish oil supplements begun in the final three months of pregnancy may reduce the risk of asthma or persistent wheezing in offspring.

December 29, 2016

Raw eggs, bacon, wine: Weird diet secrets of the world's oldest people

Doctors attribute longevity to a combination of diet, genetics, and environment, but they are yet to discover any one single factor that guarantees a long life, or even, for that matter, an early death.

December 28, 2016

Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues

A common weight loss surgery is associated with long-term gastrointestinal problems and food intolerance, a recent study suggests.

December 27, 2016

Foods to eat for a better skin

We have long heard that carrots are good for our eyesight and walnuts are good for our brains.