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Vitamin D helps fend off flu, asthma attacks: study

In a study of Japanese schoolchildren, vitamin D supplements taken during the winter and early spring helped prevent seasonal...

More study needed on vitamin D-ovarian cancer link

There isn't enough evidence to back or debunk the claim that vitamin D can help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, despite...

Mediterranean diet tied to fertility treatment success

Women who closely adhere to a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, vegetable oils and fish may have a higher likelihood...

US child obesity problem worse than thought

Extreme obesity among American children is much worse than previously believed, putting them at greater risk of serious health...

Supplement may slow overweight kids' fat gain

Supplements containing the dietary fat conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may help overweight kids curb the amount of fat they...

Congress to pass food safety law in 2010: DeLauro

Congress will pass a new law to overhaul the antiquated U.S. food safety system by the end of the year, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro,...

Diet may alter fibroid risk in black women

Black women who tend to eat foods more likely to lead to higher blood sugar may have slightly greater risk for uterine fibroids,...

Studio chief hankers for healthy movie food

Popcorn and soda has filled the stomachs of generations of moviegoers, but with childhood obesity on the rise one studio...

Retired NFL players' arteries may not be so healthy

Despite all their hard work on the field, retired National Football League players may be facing the same health problems...

U.S. safety panel says big Vytorin study can go on

Merck & Co on Thursday said an independent data safety monitoring board has approved continuation of a big study meant to...

Calcium may help you live longer: study

Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests. Swedish researchers found that...

Peanut allergy linked to worse asthma in kids

Among children and teenagers with asthma, those who also have peanut allergies may have more or more-severe asthma attacks,...

Study says fat is the sixth "taste"

People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian...

Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies

Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before...

Analysis: U.S. politicians may unite in obesity battle

One way to achieve bipartisanship in Washington may be to tackle an issue everyone can agree on - the childhood obesity epidemic....

High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk

People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung...

School drink agreement cuts calories: group

An initiative to get sugary drinks out of U.S. schools has begun to work, with diet beverages and smaller portions replacing...

Scientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucial

Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their...

Lunchtime coffee break best for fighting diabetes

Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to...

Could germs be making you fat?

Germs that make their home in the gut may help cause obesity and a range of health-threatening symptoms that go along with...

Obesity and depression are a two-way street

People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming...

US recalls common flavoring after contamination

U.S. food regulators said on Thursday they were recalling food made with a common flavoring that could be contaminated with...

Light helps keep spinach full of vitamins: study

Supermarket lights help keep spinach fresh and producing new vitamins, U.S. government researchers reported on Wednesday....

New gene test may help you pick your diet - report

A new genetic test may help dieters decide whether they would lose more weight on a low-fat diet, one that cuts carbohydrates...

US FDA warns Nestle, Gerber, others on food claims

U.S. health regulators have warned units of Nestle and more than a dozen other foodmakers over nutritional claims made for...

Calcium and vitamin D may not cut cholesterol

People looking to improve their heart health by lowering their cholesterol levels won't find help from calcium and vitamin...

Foodborne illness costs U.S. $152 billion annually

Foodborne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion in health-related expenses each year, according to a study released...

U.S. fish oil makers sued over supplements

A group including a California nonprofit organization is suing fish oil manufacturers and pharmacies that sell the popular...

Obesity hits New York's poor neighborhoods hardest

New York City's obesity rate has climbed in recent years, but there are large variations across the city's neighborhoods,...

Eating fish has no effect on abnormal heart rhythm

There are plenty of good reasons to eat fish, but preventing abnormal heart rhythms doesn't seem to be one of them, according...

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