Heart health: Supplements don’t work, with one exception

A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds that, with one exception, the most commonly used supplements do not protect against heart disease or stroke.

Three to four cups of coffee per day slash disease risk

British-based researchers reviewed more than 200 existing studies to assess whether coffee is, in fact, good for your health.

Study lists 33 foods proven to relieve rheumatoid arthritis

A major review of existing studies narrows down the research findings to 33 foods clearly proven to relieve the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.

Just two sugary drinks per week may raise type 2 diabetes risk

We all know that sugary drinks are not great for our health, but how much is too much?

Vitamin D Linked To A 50 Percent Reduction In The Incidence Of Dental Caries

A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent dental caries, or tooth decay.

Researchers Look At Potential Benefits, Risks Of Exclusive Breastfeeding During First 6 Months Of Life

A review of existing studies on breastfeeding, published Thursday online in BMJ (British Medical Journal), suggests some findings that contradict the WHO’s 2001 recommendation that mothers “exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of their infants’ lives,” Nature News reports (Gilbert, 1/14)…