Vegetarians tend to be slimmer and less extroverted than meat eaters, study finds

The less animal products someone consumes, the lower his body mass index on average and the less he tends to be extroverted. A connection with depressive moods as other studies had found could not be confirmed.

What causes pain in the lower left abdomen?

There are a range of conditions that can cause pain in the lower left abdomin, including gas, diverticulitis, and hernias. Learn more in this article.

Cancer risk falls with higher levels of vitamin D

A new study shows that blood levels of vitamin D are linked to the risk of developing cancer, where the lower the vitamin D level, the higher the cancer risk.

Does more vitamin D increase the risk of falls?

High doses of vitamin D do not appear to improve function in the lower extremities and may increase the risk of falling in seniors, a new study finds.

Eating more dietary fiber linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study finds that the more fiber people consume – especially from cereals – the lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Caffeine Intake Tied To Lower Risk Of Common Skin Cancer

A new US study of over 110,000 people found that the more caffeine there was in their diets, the lower their risk of developing basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer.

Coffee Lowers Risk Of Skin Cancer Basal Cell Carcinoma

A prospective study found that the more coffee an adult drinks, the lower their risk seems to be for developing basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer…

Coffee Lowers Depression Risk In Older Females

The more coffee an older woman drinks the lower her risk of depression is, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health reported in Archives of Internal Medicine. The researchers stressed that theirs was an observational study, and can only suggest the possibility of coffee’s protective effect, rather that prove that it reduces depression risk…

Eskimo Study Suggests Diet Rich In Omega-3 Fats May Reduce Risk Of Obesity-Related Disease

A study of Yup’ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states, suggests that a high intake of these fats helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease…

Why Fat Thighs Are Probably Better Than Fat Belly, Where Metabolic Disease Is Concerned

After observing weight gain in volunteers, US researchers found fat growth in the lower body such as the thighs was biologically different to fat growth in the abdomen, and this may explain why bigger thighs pose a lower risk of metabolic disease than a big belly…