Muscle-building protein shakes may threaten health

A recent study in mice warns that ‘overloading’ on the amino acids that popular protein shakes contain may lead to health problems and shorten lifespan.

Can some foods reduce estrogen in men?

High estrogen levels can lead to health problems in men.

Tips for gaining weight safely and things to avoid

Being underweight can cause health problems, but anyone wanting to put on weight should take care to do this the right way. In addition to increasing their calorie intake, they must eat a balanced diet, weight train, and do cardiovascular exercise.

Vitamin D deficiency may raise bladder cancer risk

Inadequate vitamin D levels are linked with a range of health problems, and researchers have now established a link with bladder cancer.

Metabolic syndrome leads 1 in 3 Americans to need more vitamin E

New research shows that the estimated one-third of Americans who have a cluster of health problems that add up to metabolic syndrome don’t absorb dietary vitamin E as effectively as healthy people.

Eating tree nuts results in ‘modest decreases’ in blood fats and sugars, survey finds

Eating tree nuts appears to help reduce two of the five markers for metabolic syndrome, a group of factors that raise the risk for heart disease and other health problems such as diabetes and strokes, a new research paper says.

WHO proposes to halve advised daily sugar intake

The World Health Organization has issued draft guidelines calling for a reduction of daily sugar intake to 5% of total daily calories in order to tackle public health problems, such as obesity and tooth decay.In recent years, there has been increasing concern regarding the consumption of “free” sugars.

Limit Added Sugars In Beverages – Consumer Group Urges

High levels of sugar or corn syrup in sodas are a major cause of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)…

High-Sugar, High-Salt Intake Creates ‘A Ticking Time Bomb Of Health Problems’

The fat- and sugar-rich Western diet leads to a lifetime of health problems, dramatically increasing the risk of stroke or death at a younger age, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress…

Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During The Menopause

A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition.

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