Restaurants lack healthy food options for kids in certain Southern regions

A study from Virginia Tech researchers finds children’s menus at restaurants in the Dan River region of Virginia and North Carolina lack healthy food options, particularly in areas with high black…

Restaurants lack healthy food options for kids in certain Southern regions

A study from Virginia Tech researchers finds children’s menus at restaurants in the Dan River region of Virginia and North Carolina lack healthy food options, particularly in areas with high black…

Man-made pollution may be affecting deep-sea fish

Following similar findings in mountain lakes and coastal waters, scientists suggest human-caused pollution may be having pathological effects on deep-sea fish.

Parents feel banning junk food ads could cut childhood obesity

New statistics show the majority of UK parents believe stopping children being exposed to junk food adverts could cut childhood obesity, as the British Heart Foundation (BHF) delivered a 30,000…

Neither vitamin D nor exercise affected fall rates among older women in Finland

In a clinical trial that explored the effectiveness of exercise training and vitamin D supplementation for reducing falls in older women, neither intervention affected the overall rate of falls…

Milk could be good for your brain

New research at KU Medical Center finds a possible correlation between milk consumption and brain healthNew research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center has found a correlation…

Study: Zinc deficiency linked to immune system response, particularly in older adults

Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows.

Cerebellar ataxia can’t be cured, but some cases can be treated

Vitamin E, gluten-free diets among the effective treatments for certain ataxiasNo cures are possible for most patients who suffer debilitating movement disorders called cerebellar ataxias.

Metformin and vitamin D3 show impressive promise in preventing colorectal cancer

Case Western Reserve scientists collaborate with China’s Lanzhou University investigators in exploring the dual compound strategyThe concept was simple: If two compounds each individually show…

What are the health benefits of chia seeds?

Find out about the potential health benefits of chia seeds including preventing and treating diverticulitis, helping with weight loss and maintaining blood pressure.