Nutrition Topics in the News : 2102 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.

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…

Cutting teen salt intake reduces heart disease risk later in life

According to new research, cutting back on teenager's salt intake by as little as one-half teaspoon, or three grams a day, could reduce the number of young adults with high blood pressure…

Many teens tend to carry excess weight into adulthood

A new study from U.S researchers has shown that many obese teens put on extra weight as they grow up, often becoming obese adults. To investigate, researchers used data from the National…

Omega-3 fatty acids may protect against gum disease

Already well established as offering protection against heart disease, omega-3 fatty acids are now being linked to a lower risk of gum disease. Researchers from Harvard studied more than 9,000…

Red meat may up throat and stomach cancer risk

New study findings reported in the American Journal of Gastroenterology have found people who eat the most red meat have a greater likelihood of developing certain cancers of the throat and…

Chocolate linked to heart health in women

Once again chocolate is being linked to heart health, this time in older women. A new study from Australian researchers reported that older women who eat more chocolate were less likely to…

Beet juice boosts brain health in older adults

New study findings are reporting that drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults, a finding that could hold great potential for combating the progression of…

Fish oil no help once Alzheimer’s starts

A new study from U.S researchers is reporting that fish oil supplement don't offer any benefit to Alzheimer's patients once the disease has started. The surprising findings come from…

Monounsaturated fats boost "good" cholesterol levels

New study findings from Canadian researchers are reporting that the success of a low-cholesterol diet can be improved by adding monounsaturated fat (MUFA), which are commonly found in oils…

Eating peanuts during pregnancy may increase child allergy risk

New study findings suggest children of moms who ate a lot of peanuts while pregnant may be at an increased risk of developing an allergy to the nut. To investigate, researchers at Mount Sinai…

Study finds tendency to obesity starts with pre-schoolers

A new study from researchers at the University of Alberta has found that when it comes to understanding where and when tendencies to overweight and obesity develop, you have to begin with the…

Sugary beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study has found that regular consumption of pop and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, a…

Colourful vegetables help cut risk of breast cancer

Need another reason to eat your veggies?  According to a new study, eating lots of carrots and cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage and broccoli could reduce breast cancer risk. The…

Rate of diabetes expected to triple by 2050

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to a third of U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if they continue to gain weight and avoid exercise. The CDC expects…

Air Canada to create nut-free buffer zones on aircraft

It seems people with nut allergies can breathe a little easier when taking to the friendly skies.   The Canadian Transportation Agency rules this week that Air Canada must accommodate…

Vitamin B12 may offer protection against Alzheimer’s

According to a new study released earlier this week, vitamin B12 may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that seniors with more of the active part of the vitamin…

Skipping breakfast ups heart disease risk factors

New research from Australia provides yet more evidence that skipping breakfast is a bad idea. People who reported skipping breakfast during childhood and adulthood had more risk factors for…

Mediterranean diet may cut diabetes risk

New study findings show older adults who stick with a traditional Mediterranean diet may help lower their risk of type 2 diabetes, even without counting calories or shedding weight. To…

Canada declares bisphenol A as toxic

The government of Canada has declared bisphenol A, also known as BPA, to the country's list of toxic substances.   Canada is the first country in the world to do so. The…

Plenty of fish helps cut prostate cancer mortality

Eating plenty of fish may not protect men from developing prostate cancer, but it could reduce their risk of dying from the disease, a new review of the medical literature suggests. To…