Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk: study
People who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, a new report suggests. The finding comes...
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Vitamins E, C no help against vision disorder
Taking vitamins E and C may do nothing to protect aging eyes from macular degeneration -- the leading cause of vision loss...
Bonuses for docs do little to improve diabetes care
Small financial incentives aimed at getting physicians to make sure their diabetic patients receive recommended routine exams...
U.S. cholesterol rate falls, study shows
Only 13.4 percent of U.S. adults have high cholesterol, a federal agency said on Tuesday, possibly reflecting better diet,...
Worm gene increases "good" fat in sheep clone
Chinese scientists have cloned a genetically modified sheep containing a "good" type of fat found naturally in nuts, seeds,...
Fish oil supplements don't help MS patients: study
Many people with multiple sclerosis take fish oil pills with the hope of keeping neurological symptoms from getting worse,...
Think carrots, not candy as school snack: advocates
Junk food may soon be hard to buy at American public schools as the U.S. government readies new rules requiring healthier...
Omega-3 pills may not help heart disease
Fish oil supplements may not do much to ward off heart attacks and strokes in people who already have heart disease, a new...
Omega-3 fat tied to less cancer-related fatigue
Breast cancer survivors who eat a healthy dose of omega-3 fats may have some extra energy throughout their day, a new study...
Antioxidants may not help people with Alzheimer's
Daily use of antioxidants including vitamin C and vitamin E didn't improve thinking and memory skills in people with Alzheimer's...
Statins tied to slightly lower risk of Parkinson's
People taking statins have a slightly lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease than those not on the cholesterol-lowering...
Obese kids have hard time sticking to low-carb diet
When it comes to managing children's obesity, cutting portion sizes and cutting carbohydrates can work equally well -- though...
More support for passing on the red meat
People who eat a lot of red meat are more likely to die at any given time than those who go light on the burgers and hot...
U.S. could bring more common drugs over the counter
Prescription drugs to treat some of the most common chronic diseases, such as high cholesterol and diabetes, may become available...
Merck says US FDA rejects cholesterol combo pill
U.S. drugs regulators failed to approve a combination cholesterol pill from Merck & Co Inc that includes a version of the...
Vitamin D tied to fewer stress fractures in girls
In a new study, girls and young women who got lots of vitamin D through their diet and supplements were half as likely to...
FDA adds diabetes, memory loss warnings to statins
U.S. health regulators will add warnings to the labels of widely used cholesterol lowering drugs, such as Lipitor, to indicate...
Statin use tied to lower risk of depression: study
People with heart disease who take cholesterol-lowering statins may have a lower risk of depression than those who don't...
Early signs vitamin D might ease menstrual cramps
A small study suggests women plagued by menstrual cramps may find relief with vitamin D3, raising hopes that the dietary...
Study supports soy cholesterol benefits for some
Despite past evidence suggesting that eating soy might only lower cholesterol in those whose bodies are able to convert it...
Fructose not linked to extra weight gain: report
A little extra simple sugar in your diet probably won't make you pack on the pounds -- as long as you cut down on other carbs...
REFILE: 'Bad' cholesterol not the whole story in stroke?
While "bad" LDL cholesterol is infamous for its link to heart disease, some lesser known measures of blood fat may be more...
Kids' diet counseling tied to better cholesterol
Kids who got regular diet counseling starting very early on ended up eating slightly less saturated fat and had lower "bad"...
'Bad' cholesterol not the whole story in stroke?
While "bad" LDL cholesterol is infamous for its link to heart disease, some lesser known measures of blood fat may be more...
Vitamin B and fish oil fail to prevent cancer-study
Among more than 2,500 people in France with a history of heart disease, taking B vitamins or omega-3 fatty acid supplements...
Pet owners' hearts may cope better with change
Pet owners with chronic diseases appear to have healthier tickers than people living without an animal companion, a new study...
Gauging hype during Heart Month: 5 tests you might not need
February is American Heart Month and consumers will be bombarded with advice to keep their tickers healthy -- whether it's...
Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"
After a lengthy debate, Walmart decided that eggs are indeed healthy. Eggs are among the foods getting a new "Great For You"...
Fitness and 'fatness' both matter to the heart
Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart -- but avoiding either one of those fates may protect...
Omega-3s tied to lower risk of heart arrhythmia
In a new study of some 3,000 older adults, those with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were 30 percent...
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