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Draft dietary guidelines report flawed, claims CRN
It is better for consumers to meet their nutrient recommendations and assure nutrient adequacy at low-cost and with low/no risk, and no calorie contribution through reasonable use of dietary supplements, including a multivitamin , he added. Continue reading
Study Suggests Link Between HPV, Skin Cancer
THURSDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) — The ubiquitous virus linked to cervical, vaginal and throat cancers may also raise the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer, a new study suggests. Continue reading
Healthy Diet Associated With Lower Risk Of Cataracts In Women
Women who eat foods rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals may have a lower risk of developing the most common type of cataract that occurs in the United States, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Cataracts, which increase in prevalence with age, are the most important cause of blindness in the world; in the United States … Continue reading
Eating Disorders Tied To Perception of Body Image
Normal weight and underweight teenage girls are at risk of developing an eating disorder if they falsely believe they are overweight. Janet M. Liechty, a professor of social work and of medicine at the University of Illinois, says that body image distortion, rather than the more commonly used measure of body dissatisfaction, may be a better [...] Continue reading
Body-Image Distortion Predicts Onset Of Unsafe Weight-Loss Behaviors
Normal weight and underweight teenage girls who falsely believe they are overweight are at significantly greater risk of succumbing to unnecessary and unsafe weight-loss behaviors than girls who can accurately assess their weight status, according to new research by a University of Illinois expert in eating disorders and body-image perception.Janet M. Continue reading
Healthy diet can lower cataract risk
Apart from being good for heart and bones, following a healthy diet can also protect eyes against developing cataract, the most common cause of visual impairment. Continue reading
Healthy diet and not smoking can cut risk of surgery for cataracts
A healthy diet can reduce the risk of cataracts, the world’s leading cause of blindness, say researchers. Continue reading
Healthy Diet May Lower Cataract Risk for Women
Eating healthfully isnt just good for your heart, your bones, or keeping your weight down. New research shows good nutrition is also good for your eyes. Continue reading
Healthy diet, lifestyle stave off asthma
Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study released Thursday. Researchers from Germany, Spain and Britain who studied data on 50,000 children across the world found the link between burgers and asthma was strongest in rich nations … Continue reading
Healthy diet helps fight asthma
CHILDREN who eat a “Mediterranean” diet one rich in fruit, vegetables and fish have a lower risk of asthma and wheezing, according to experts. Continue reading