Nutrition Fitness Wellness Women Health Care

New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics - A new scanning technology has detected previously unnoticed bone abnormalities in adolescent girls afflicted with the eating disorder anorexia

The Fiber Hypothesis Fiber became a household word back in 1970s when Dr. Denis Burkitt, a man nicknamed the Fiber Man, and his colleagues made "the fiber hypothesis" that states that fiber can prevent certain diseases.

Alcohol Nutrition ... Does alcohol belong in our diet, or does the risk that it presents outweigh any benefits that may have from consuming it? Some people feel that alcohol is a necessity in their diet

Lower Cholesterol With Nutritional Supplements - Not all high cholesterol levels can be lowered with diet and exercise. Sometimes medications or nutritional supplements are needed

Sweet Corn That Home Garden Favorite For Good Nutrition - Sweet corn is a common item in most American home gardens. It provides a delightful addition to everyday meals, and in season the roasting

Iced Teas Pose High Risk of Kidney Stones Women over 40 may want to avoid iced tea and start hitting the lemonade if they wish to lower their risk of kidney stones, according to experts.

Japans Heart Healthy Diet Fish Is Key It might be called the Japanese paradox. Men in Japan have similar lifetime cholesterol, blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes rates as men in the U.S., and they are far more likely to smoke.

Infant Formulas Some parents choose it than breastfeeding because of personal preference or because medical conditions of either the mother or the infant make breastfeeding ill-advised.

Artificial Sweeteners We are born with a preference for sweets, and it remains with us throughout our lives. However, too much of a good thing can lead to problems such as dental cavities, obesity and the health complications