Vitamin A deficiency may up risk of childhood illnesses
School-age kids who do not get enough vitamin A are more likely to get sick with gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses, a new study has found. The study followed nearly 2,800 children, ages 5-12 over the course of a year in the US. Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public... read more »
Low fat yogurt, cottage cheese lowers type 2 diabetes risk
London – According to a recent study eating low-fat yogurt can reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by almost a third. Researchers at Cambridge University analysed seven-day food diaries kept by 4000 British men and women aged 45 to 74 years, including 753 people who developed type-2... read more »
Turned 18? Check BP to lower heart disease risk later
The 25-year comprehensive study is the first to identify different long-term patterns of blood pressure levels and resulting cardiovascular risk.”Blood pressure in young adulthood can impact risk for heart disease later in life,” cautioned Norrina Allen, assistant professor of... read more »
4 reasons why strawberries are good for you
New Delhi- If you’re not already a fan of strawberries, you should be because they have immense health benefits. The red, juicy, delicious strawberries are one of the healthiest fruits to be included in your diet. The fruit originated in France. Here are a few health benefits of... read more »
