What is the purpose of a vitamin B-12 level test?

The body needs vitamin B-12 for many processes. People with a deficiency may have neurological symptoms and fatigue, while an excess may indicate liver disease or diabetes.

Exercise may alter men’s food choices, but not women’s

How does exercise influence diet? According to the results of a new study, the answer may depend on whether you are a man or a woman.

Drinking tea may alter women’s gene expression

Women who drink tea experience epigenetic changes associated with cancer and estrogen metabolism, according to the results of a new study.

Cholesterol test: Uses, what to expect, results

What are the risks of cholesterol and who should have a test? Learn about what to expect with the test, what the results mean, and treatment options.

High potato intake linked to high blood pressure

New research links regular potato intake to hypertension. If the results are confirmed, should potatoes remain part of U.S

Study links high sugar intake to increased risk of breast cancer

Mice fed a diet enriched with sucrose or fructose were more likely to develop breast cancer and have the disease spread to the lungs, according to the results of a new study.

FDA takes action to protect consumers from potentially dangerous dietary supplements

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in partnership with other government agencies, has announced the results of a yearlong sweep of dietary supplements to identify potentially unsafe or tainted…

Soybean foods may protect menopausal women against osteoporosis

Eating a diet rich in both soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, according to the results of a preliminary study presented today at the…

Mediterranean-style diet may protect against brain aging

Adhering to components of the Mediterranean diet could protect the brain from shrinkage that typically occurs with aging, according to the results of a new study.

Restaurant food ‘just as unhealthy as fast food’

Eating out at restaurants and fast-food outlets alike results in consuming around 200 more calories a day than eating at home, according to the results of a new study.

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