Nutrition Topics in the News : 2101 Articles

Every week Leslie posts the latest study findings in the field of diet and nutrition.  This is the place you'll learn about research on disease prevention, weight control, sports nutrition, vitamin supplements and much more. Visit this section each week to read about new findings (recent stories are listed first) or search for a topic that interests you.

Red meat increases stroke risk in women

According to new study findings, women who eat a lot of red meat may be putting themselves at an increased risk of stroke.  Researchers report that women who ate the most red meat were 42…

Eating healthier means living longer

In a study that will be published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers have identified an eating pattern that's associated with a 40…

Echinacea of little use in fighting colds

It's the season when many of us will come down with the common cold. And if you have kids in school, chances are you'll get hit more than once.   With the inevitable misery…

Almond rich diet may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes

According to new research findings, consuming a diet rich in almonds could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from Loma Linda University in California, found that people who…

Broccoli may not offer protection against lung cancer

While previous studies have hinted that eating broccoli might help fight lung cancer, new study findings from researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee have found no…

Low-sugar breakfast cereal leads to better eating habits in children

Study findings from researchers at Yale University are reporting that children are more likely to eat a nutritious, balanced breakfast if they are served low-sugar cereals. To investigate,…

More isn’t always better when it comes to vitamin D and bone health

According to study findings from the University of Minnesota, older women with low blood levels of vitamin D may have an increased risk of frail bones, but researchers say the high vitamin D…

Parents have limited influence on children’s eating habits

New study findings from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are reporting that despite previous research, parents may actually have very limited influence over their…

Extra weight ups risk of early death

A major study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has found that you don't have to be obese to raise your risk of premature death, merely being overweight carries some risk,…

Salty diet in heart failure puts health at risk

A new study from Toronto researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital has found that people who have heart failure and eat a diet high in salt are putting their health at risk and more likely to end up…

Eating protein after exercise helps build muscle

New study findings report that eating protein after exercise can help build muscle in men, regardless of age. To investigate, researchers studied 24 older men (average age of 74) and 24…

New recommendations suggest more vitamin D for Canadians

After reviewing more than 1000 studies, experts from the U.S. based Insitute of Medicine have increased the recommended daily vitamin D intake from 200 international units (IU) to 600…

Health benefits of fish outweigh mercury concerns

According to new study findings from researchers at Ume University in Sweden, the benefits of eating fish rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids outweigh the risks associated with increased…

Eating orange and dark green vegetables extends life

New study findings from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that eating plenty of orange and dark green vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, carrots and…

High protein, low carb diet helps keep weight off

A new study has found that among men and women who had lost at least eight percent of their body weight, those who stuck to a diet high in protein and low in refined carbs were the least…

Parent mealtime strategies can cause kids to become picky eaters

A new study from researchers at University College London has found that parents' strategies to encourage healthy eating may in fact have the opposite effect. The study found that child…

One in four overweight women misperceive own body weight

According to new study findings from researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a startling number of overweight and normal weight women inaccurately perceive their…

Moderate alcohol consumption keeps women healthier in old age

New study findings from researchers at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard medical school are reporting that middle-aged women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol are…

Fruits and vegetables help keep fractures at bay

Researchers from McGill University in Montreal are reporting that older women who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains have a decreased risk of bone fractures compared to women…

No link found between iron intake and breast cancer risk

Despite previous study findings that have linked red meat consumption and breast cancer, a new study suggests that iron in meat is not to blame. Researchers note that meat's saturated fat…