Trans-Fat Ups Women’s Risk of Stroke

In recent years, trans-fat has become synonymous with evil; being linked to things like cancer, heart disease, and now stroke.

Presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2010, expert claims trans-fat increases stroke risk in post-menopausal women

Trans-fat is formed in …

“Red Tide” Threatens Maine Shellfish Harvests

“Red tide” refers to a reddish bloom of toxic algae springing up from bottom sediments in the Gulf of Maine. It’s a recurring problem, with 2005 and 2008 being particularly bad years.

And this year’s red tide could be very similar.

But the algae …

Stomach Bugs Raise Risk of Heartburn Later in Life

A simple “stomach flu” may cause a lot more woes than just a day of running to the bathroom every ten minutes.

New research in the journal Gastroenterology says bacterial or viral infections in the digestive system – commonly known as gastroenteritis …

Mediterranean Diet May Protect the Brain

Consuming a Mediterranean diet, hefty in olive oil, fish, grains, and fruits and vegetables, seems to protect the brain from cognitive—i.e. thinking—problems

In a study, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, researchers found Mediterranean-type diets guarded against brain damage …

Soda May Heighten Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Soft drinks and soda—i.e. the most worthless of all foods—could increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer, with only 5% of people surviving five years after diagnosis.

And now, writing in …

Family History of Diabetes Doubles Women’s Risk

You can’t escape your genes. No matter how healthy you are, your family history is always a factor. Thanks mom and dad! Ugh.

That even includes things like diabetes risk.

A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that women with …

Cutting Salt Could Save the U.S. Billions

Ironically, salt is put into a lot of food to increase self life by decreasing spoilage, which reduces waste, and saves money.

But cutting salt out of Americans’ diets could save $24 billion in healthcare costs each year.

It boils down to preventing …

Salted Fish May Raise Cancer Risk

Spreading caviar on fancy crackers might come back to haunt you.

Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, experts found salted foods have an impact on cancer risk.

Among the 77,500 Japanese men and women studied—ages 45 to 74—4,476 cases of cancer …