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Folate levels in pregnancy tied to ADHD in offspring
Low folate levels during pregnancy are associated with higher odds for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring aged 7 to 9, new research has found.
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Diet soft-drink, sodium tied to kidney trouble: sudies
A diet high in salt or artificially sweetened drinks increases the risk of kidney function decline, two studies show.
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Poor nutrition stunts growth of 200 million children: according to U.N.
Nearly 200 million children in developing countries suffer from stunted growth and health problems due to poor nutrition in their early years, according to the U.N. children's foundation UNICEF.
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Eating less on alternate days may make dieting easier
To get down to a healthy weight, obese and overweight people often struggle to cut their daily caloric intake by a necessary 15 percent to 40 percent.
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Teenage obesity ups MS risk in women
While there are plenty of good reasons to avoid obesity in your teens, a new study now suggests that extra weight in adolescence may increase your risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) later.
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To feel better, low-fat diet may be best
Both a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet such as the popular Atkins program and a low-fat, high-carb diet appear to help people lose pounds over the course of a year. But as for mood? Only the low-fat diets will result in long-term improvement in mood.
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To eat less, your body may want you to eat slowly
Your mother's advice to slow down at meal time may have been wise after all: a new study suggests that shoveling down your food blocks the body's natural appetite-control process.
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Benefits of eating fish may depend on preparation
You'll get more heart-healthy benefits from omega-3 fatty acids if you eat baked or boiled fish instead of fried, dried or salted fish, according to a new study, which also found that adding low-sodium soy sauce or tofu is a good idea for women.
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Antioxidants could help preserve muscle strength
In a study in older adults, dietary intake of vitamins C and E was linked with muscle strength, leading the researchers to suggest at a meeting in Atlanta this past weekend that a diet high in antioxidants could play an important role in preserving muscle
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