From mother to baby: ‘Secondhand sugars’ can pass through breast milk

Add breast milk to the list of foods and beverages that contain fructose, a sweetener linked to health issues ranging from obesity to diabetes.

Looking for the best antioxidant fruit? Search no further than black raspberries

The science behind superfood stories: Antioxidant properties of raspberry and blackberry fruits grown in Central Europe.As far as healthy foods go, berries make the top of the list.

Does your spouse have type 2 diabetes? You could also be at risk

Although we learn to share many things when living with a partner, type 2 diabetes is not usually on the list. But new research from McGill University Health Centre in Canada suggests that if a person has type 2 diabetes, their partner is more likely to have or develop it.This is according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine.

Tool Tested For Screening Cancer Patients For Malnutrition

Considering the many things a cancer patient has to think about, it’s easy to understand why maintaining proper nutrition may not be top of the list. This can be true, too, at busy outpatient settings where it’s often difficult to find the time and resources to test cancer patients for malnutrition. However, researchers at St…

Studies Shed Light On How To Reduce The Amount Of Toxins In Plant-Derived Foods

A number of environmental toxins pose considerable health threats to humans, and the heavy metal cadmium (Cd) ranks high on the list. Most of us are exposed to it through plant-derived foods such as grains and vegetables…

Atkins Not Happy With Dietary Guidelines; Jenny Craig Number One

A report from Consumer Reports Health has ranked diets and Jenny Craig tops the list with 85 points, while Slim Fast won 63 points and Weight Watchers third with 57 points. However, the Atkins Diet staff doesn’t agree with the methodology in the study and this week issued a statement with gripes concerning U.S

Best Diets: Jenny Craig Ranks First, Weight Watchers Distant Third

A new report from Consumer Reports Health has ranked diets and Jenny Craig tops the list with 85 points, while Slim Fast won 63 points and Weight Watchers third with 57 points.

Boys Who Are High-Caffeine Consumers Get Greater Rush From Caffeine Than Girls, Report Improved Sport Performance

Among the many differences between girls and boys, add the effects from caffeine – physiological, behavioral and subjective – to the list. Results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-response study of the response of youth to caffeine found that, in general, boys get a greater rush and more energy from caffeine than girls…

Eat Your Beets – And Build A Better Brain

Add beets to the list of superfoods vital to your diet: A new study suggests that a daily dose of beet juice boosts blood flow to the brain, keeping your mind sharp and potentially creating a safeguard against dementia as you age…

Finding A Healthy Path During Holiday Travel

The increasing prices of airline tickets are making the car a more popular option for going to see family members this holiday season.

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