The health benefits of whole grain oats: new scientific review

According to a new, wide-reaching collection of scientific reviews published in the October 2014 supplement issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, oats may play an important role in improving…

Reducing first-time stroke risk by consuming fruit, vegetables, whole grains and nuts

Eating Mediterranean or DASH-style diets, regularly engaging in physical activity and keeping your blood pressure under control can lower your risk of a first-time stroke, according to updated…

Key factor in the relationship between diet, inflammation and cancer identified

A team of Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) researchers at the Laboratory for Pediatric Cancer Research has found that a category of lipids known as sphingolipids may be an…

Secrets of old age pave way for a healthier Britain

Leading health specialists will use the findings of a 35-year study as an evidence base for calling on members of the UK public to take responsibility for their own health.

Low-carb, high-fat diets may reduce epilepsy seizures

Scientists find that diets high in fat and low in carbohydrates, such as the ketogenic diet or modified Atkins diet, may reduce seizures in adults with refractory epilepsy.

AHA/ASA update guidelines to reduce first-time stroke risk

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association have updated recommendations for reducing first-time stroke risk. They include physical activity and a healthy diet.

What are the health benefits of parsley?

Find out about the potential health benefits of parsley including chemopreventive effects on skin cancer, preventing diabetes and improving bone health.

Diets high in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and nuts among factors to lower first-time stroke risk

Eating Mediterranean or DASH-style diets, regularly engaging in physical activity and keeping your blood pressure under control can lower your risk of a first-time stroke, experts say. Additionally, these experts not updated prevention guidelines that focus on lowering stroke risk among women.

15 health organizations support a call for action to increase access to affordable healthy foods to improve cardiovascular health

Canadian health organizations are calling upon governments to take a leadership role in creating healthy food environments.

Asthmatics with Vitamin D deficiency are 25 percent more likely to experience acute attacks

Asthma, which inflames and narrows the airways, has become more common in recent years.

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