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Supersize Portions, Downsize Wallet?
Super-sized food portions may not be a great financial deal in the long run, argue researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Published: Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Coffee May Help Postmenopausal Heart
The latest buzz on coffee and health is that drinking one to three cups of coffee per day might help save postmenopausal women's hearts.
Published: Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Green Tea Blocks HIV in Test Tubes
An antioxidant in green tea may block HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, from attaching to an important molecule on immune system cells.
Published: Thu, 25 May 2006 21:47:27 GMT

Herb-Drug Interactions Uncommon
New research suggests that potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and herbal supplements may occur less often than are widely believed.
Published: Thu, 25 May 2006 20:42:46 GMT

Low Vitamin D May Harm Teens’ Lungs
Teenagers who don’t get enough vitamin D in their diets may be hurting their lungs as well as their bones, according to a new study.
Published: Tue, 23 May 2006 17:18:57 GMT

Alcohol Won't Worsen Prostate Symptoms
If you're a drinker or an Atkins dieter, there's good news for you from this week's annual meeting of the American Urological Association in Atlanta.
Published: Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:53 GMT

Artificial Sweeteners Affect Alcohol
Scientists report that alcohol may hit the bloodstream faster when mixed with artificially sweetened beverages, compared with those containing sugar.
Published: Mon, 22 May 2006 20:53:20 GMT

FDA OKs Heart Health Claim for Barley
The FDA has finalized a rule that allows foods containing whole-grain barley to claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Published: Fri, 19 May 2006 22:14:48 GMT

Broccoli, Cauliflower May Fight Cancer
Cruciferous vegetables -- which include broccoli and cauliflower -- may help prevent polyps that can lead to colon cancer.
Published: Fri, 19 May 2006 21:57:47 GMT

Panel Questions Use of Multivitamins
Tens of millions of Americans are taking daily multivitamins with almost no information about their safety or effectiveness, a federal panel of experts has concluded.
Published: Wed, 17 May 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Hair Loss? It May Be Iron Deficiency
Hair Loss? It May Be Iron Deficiency
Published: Tue, 16 May 2006 19:39:34 GMT

Healthy Antioxidants: How Much a Day?
A new study shows the average American consumes 12.5 milligrams of anthocyanins from fruits, vegetables, and other sources per day.
Published: Thu, 11 May 2006 16:43:48 GMT

FDA Rejects Green Tea Heart Claim
The FDA has rejected a company's petition to claim that green tea may reduce risk factors linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Published: Wed, 10 May 2006 22:51:51 GMT

Trim Calories for Healthier Aging?
The number of calories you consume could make a difference in your body's aging process, a lab test suggests.
Published: Wed, 10 May 2006 22:00:12 GMT

Why Grapefruit Affects Some Drugs
Researchers may have figured out why grapefruit and grapefruit juice interact with some types of drugs.
Published: Tue, 09 May 2006 20:46:00 GMT