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.

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.

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…

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…