Make Changes to Cut Cancer Risk
You do have some control over the future of your health when it comes to cancer. Here are some actions you can take now to help protect you from a future diagnosis.
You do have some control over the future of your health when it comes to cancer. Here are some actions you can take now to help protect you from a future diagnosis.
A fad diet may help mommy and daddy trim down, but it may not be appropriate for a child. Children need the right amount of nutrients to maintain healthy growth for their bones, brains, and muscles.
Utah women are receiving free bottles of folic acid-containing vitamins to help reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects in their children.
A recent study has found that prescription antidepressants may only help in cases of severe depression, and are no more effective than a sugar pill for most mild cases.
Pomegranates are an unusual fruit that happen to be packed with powerful compounds that may help slow or prevent the growth of breast cancer.
A University of Arizona professor is heading to D.C. for a hearing on advertising and its connection to childhood obesity.
When teens diet to reach an unhealthy or unrealistic body weight they are putting their bone health at risk.
Trans fats can increase the risk of coronary artery disease by raising bad cholesterol levels. So, some governments have taken action to ban them, even in restaurants.
There are nearly 12.5 million obese children in the United States of America which has many schools altering menus and offering up more nutrition education.
Ringing in the ears, more formally known as tinnitus, may be eased by the sound of special music.
Obesity and a poor diet can greatly increase the risk of many kinds of cancers. This year aim to eat a little less and make healthier food choices to lower your cancer risk.
Wales and Scotland are trying to raise awareness that higher vitamin D levels can help reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis. Cool and cloudy areas tend to have a higher prevalence of the disease.
What do you do if you have celiac disease and must turn to a food bank? This food bank understands that with 1 in 100 living with the disease there is a great need for this service.
Eating a traditional Mediterranean diet can offer a variety of health benefits and help reduce the risk of developing many common diseases associated with aging.
A recent study found that almost all subjects with gum disease were at a high risk for developing diabetes.
Most Registered Dietitians are committed to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and view dietary supplements as important to health maintenance.
More schools are cutting back on important recess time for kids as the push for more academics grow and staffing is reduced.
In an effort to teach children about where their food comes from, this “Farm to School” program is proving a variety of fresh local foods to add to their menu.