Effects of palm oil on cholesterol
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in Frederiksberg, Denmark, compared the effects of a diet rich in palm olein (the...
Balancing the heart benefits vs mercury risks in fish
The benefits of eating fish on heart attack risk is mostly due to the effects of omega-3 fatty acids. But,...
Antioxidants and the risk of stroke in women
Eating antioxidant-rich foods may reduce the risk of stroke. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden, examined the association between...
Lower your risk for prostate cancer
There’s no sure way to prevent prostate cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic staff, but here are their dietary recommendations.
Mercury exposure and the risk of cardiovascular disease
Exposure to methylmercury from eating fish is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers in the US looked...
Review: Broad benefits with the Mediterranean diet
A couple of years ago, researchers at the University of Florence, in Italy, reviewed the effects of the Mediterranean diet...
Lower risk of diabetes with the Mediterranean diet
Researchers in Spain report the results of the PREDIMED-Reus Nutrition intervention study.
Effects of eating nuts on cholesterol
Epidemiological studies have associated eating nut with reduced risk for coronary heart disease (narrowing of the small blood vessels that...
Benefits of healthy living and the Mediterranean diet
Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Centre, in the Netherlands, looked for an association with total mortality and premature death.
Best diets
U.S. News evaluated and ranked 20 diets with input from a panel of health experts.
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CAM in the US: Patterns of use
I’ve largely ignored these studies in the past, but perhaps it’s worth a second look. To start, this 1993 study...
Dietary choices and the risk of heart disease
Researchers from the Population Health Research Institute, in Ontario, Canada evaluated the effects of dietary options on the risk of...
Diet and the risk of colorectal cancer
Researchers at Simmons College, in Boston compared the Alternate Mediterranean Diet (aMed) and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)...
Lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol with diet
A healthy diet should be rich in vegetables and fruits, whole-grain, high-fiber foods, and fish, and should contain a small...
Environmental factors that increase wheezing in children
Dr. Gordon Bloomberg is professor of pediatrics in the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine at Washington University School...
March is National Nutrition Month
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) would like all Americans to take time during National Nutrition Month to look at their...
Benefits of a Mediterranean type diet in diabetic people
Following a diet that is moderately rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, and with a low glycemic index improves cholesterol...
Fruit, veggies, olive oil, and heart disease risk
Here are the results from EPICOR (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohorts study).
Oleic acid associated with lower risk of ulcerative colitis
Getting more oleic acids from olive or peanut oils for instance, might lower the risk of this inflammatory disease of...
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Ranking diet and exercise to manage high cholesterol
Dr. Robert Kelly (photo) is associate director and curriculum coordinator for the Fairview Hospital /Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program....