Bowel cancer: Low-calorie soft drinks could reduce recurrence

A new study suggests that higher consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks is tied to less chance of recurrence and death in stage 3 bowel cancer.

Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables could cut obesity risk

Pro-vegetarian diets (with a higher consumption of plant-based foods compared to animal-based foods) could provide substantial protection against obesity, according to new research.

Higher intake of yogurt linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

An analysis of data pooled from three studies that followed a total of 195,000 people finds a higher consumption of yogurt is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

High consumption of trans fats linked to poorer memory in men

A study presented at a scientific meeting finds that higher consumption of trans fats in working-age men is linked to poorer performance on memory tests.

Milk may increase risk of fractures, overall mortality in both sexes

Researchers in Sweden claim that a higher consumption of milk is not associated with a lower risk of fractures and may instead be linked with a higher rate of mortality.