Researchers believe that people with metabolic syndrome may benefit from vegetable juice in their effort to control weight. Metabolic syndrome is associated with excess body fat in the midsection, high blood pressure, sugar and lipids levels. If untreated, it may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke or diabetes. The new study, conducted at the
Girls who drank soda at a young age are more likely to have unhealthy diets as they age, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. For 10 years, researchers from Penn State observed the dietary trends of 170 girls age 5 years old, and split them into groups that
Some individuals who lose weight by restricting their calories can have trouble keeping the pounds off once they resume typical eating, and a recent study may have determined one reason why. A paper printed in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has established that individuals with low levels of ghrelin and high levels of
Scientists believe changes in the Western diet have altered the balance of omega-6 fatty acids (w6) and omega-3 fatty acids (w3)which resulted in an increased risk of inflammationand they are trying to remedy the problem. The background to the study says human ancestors maintained a 2:1 w6/w3 ratio, but today the ratio can be as
The health of the average American may differ considerably based on their state of residence, according to the findings of a new report. A study conducted by UnitedHealth Group found that residents of Louisiana and Mississippi were the unhealthiest in the nation. Meanwhile, those living in Vermont, Hawaii and New Hampshire were found to be
Scientists are learning more about how bad eating habits may contribute to pancreatic cancer, a disease that will kill more than 35,000 Americans this year. ABC News has recently reported data from the National Institutes of Health which suggest people who indulge heavily in meat and dairy fats are more likely more to develop the
It may be a good idea to rely on such as vitamin C to protect the body from viruses, as antibiotics have been found to potentially produce more germs. Findings published in the journal, Molecular Cell, revealed that despite physicians normal warnings that patients should finish their antibiotic prescriptions to ensure the prevention of further
Nutritional levels found in spinach may improve when exposed to fluorescent lighting used in grocery stores, according to findings published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Prior studies have found that spinach is a high source of antioxidants, folate and vitamins C, D and K. Spinach is normally sold in clear plastic containers
Springtime is here. For those who do not live in the U.S., and who consider March 1 when spring has sprung, it was already here, the Straight Dope reports. With springtime comes allergy season. News outlets are recommending that people with seasonal allergies prepare ahead of time. Even though it may still be cold at
Individuals who already consume healthy amounts of fruits, multicolored vegetables, leafy greens and dietary supplements may be excited to learn that a special kind of vitamin A appears to slow the onset of macular degeneration (MD). Among Americans over the age of 60, MD is the primary cause of vision loss, according to the National