Nutrition Center
Health Tip: Use Less Salt in Your Diet
It can help lower your blood pressure
date :: 02/10/2009
Garlic Yields Up Its Health Secret
It's the same compound that gives it that distinct smell, scientists say
date :: 02/10/2009
Vitamin D Deficit May Trigger MS Risk Gene
Supplements during pregnancy and early years could cut child's susceptibility, study says
date :: 02/05/2009
Zinc May Counter Effects of Alcohol in Early Pregnancy
But findings don't mean it's safe for expectant moms to drink, study says
date :: 02/05/2009
Tainted China Formula Caused High Rate of Kidney Stones in Kids
Almost 10% of infants who ingested melamine developed deposits, study finds
date :: 02/04/2009
Experts Urge Limits on Use of Cardiac CT Scans
Radiation-linked cancer risks are small, but need to be considered, AHA panel says
date :: 02/02/2009
Tracking Down a Salmonella Outbreak
CDC report details how health officials first spotted, chased down source and spread of tainted peanut product
date :: 01/30/2009
Health Tip: Be Wary of Fad Diets
If they promise too much, be concerned
date :: 01/28/2009
Supplement Hampers Thyroid Cancer Treatment
Iodine from kelp in dietary aid compromised therapy, researchers say
date :: 01/21/2009
Riastap Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
Congenital fibrinogen deficiency can cause uncontrolled bleeding
date :: 01/16/2009
Health Tip: What Seniors Eat
Diet is still crucial when you're older
date :: 01/15/2009
FDA Issues Final Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
Consumer labeling not required for foods from these animals, agency says
date :: 01/15/2009
Savella Approved for Fibromyalgia
Expected in pharmacies by March
date :: 01/15/2009
Sodium, Potassium Intake Tied to Heart Disease
Study finds 24% greater risk per unit increase in salt-to-mineral ratio
date :: 01/12/2009
Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak
date :: 01/09/2009
9 Genes Are Linked to Alzheimer's
Finding also bolsters tie between vitamin D and the brain disease
date :: 01/07/2009
Health Tip: More Than You Can Chew
What to do when chewing becomes difficult
date :: 01/06/2009
Health Tip: Budget Your Calories
How to use your extras
date :: 01/05/2009
Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008's Health Stories
But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop
date :: 12/31/2008
Nucleic Acid Test Screens for HIV
In donated blood and tissue
date :: 12/31/2008
Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab
Finding might lead to new treatment for blood cancers, researchers say
date :: 12/31/2008
Degarelix Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Suppresses testosterone production
date :: 12/29/2008
Food Phosphates Might Spur Lung Cancer
Accelerated growth of tumors seen in mouse study
date :: 12/29/2008
Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered
Variant seems to help regulate amount of sodium in the body
date :: 12/29/2008
How to Avoid a Holiday Trip to the ER
Following basic safety rules should help keep celebrants safe
date :: 12/25/2008
Fish Oil's Benefits Remain Elusive
Review finds it may cut cardiac mortality but not help those with heart rhythm problems
date :: 12/24/2008
Gleevec Approved for Use After Cancer Surgery
Drug first sanctioned in 2001
date :: 12/22/2008
Health Tip: Your Diet After Cancer Treatment
Healthy meals still matter
date :: 12/19/2008
Mozobil Boosts Stem Cells Before Bone Marrow Transplants
Could help people with certain forms of blood cancer
date :: 12/19/2008
Most Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D
Deficiency can increase bone fracture risk, researchers say
date :: 12/19/2008
Low Doses of Melamine Won't Harm Kids' Kidneys
Hong Kong researchers found most of those exposed to tainted products were OK
date :: 12/18/2008
'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control
Another study finds type 2 diabetes increases cancer death risk
date :: 12/16/2008
FDA Adds Suicide Warning to Epilepsy Drugs
Says patients on antiepileptics need to be monitored for indications of mood changes
date :: 12/16/2008
Pilots May Face Greater Cancer Risk
Radiation might cause damage to DNA, study says
date :: 12/11/2008
Selenium, Vitamins E and C Won't Prevent Prostate Cancer
Large trials fail to confirm suspected benefit
date :: 12/09/2008
Health Tip: Eating a Healthy Vegetarian Diet
Get the nutrients you need
date :: 12/08/2008
Vitamin K Slows Insulin Resistance in Older Men
But effect for women not same, as study cites obesity as possible cause
date :: 12/05/2008
'Self-Embedding' a Troubling Trend Among Teens
Patients typically wound themselves, then place objects in the wound, researchers say
date :: 12/03/2008
