Lunchtime coffee break best for fighting diabetes

2010-03-05T11:00:52Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to get any benefit.</p><p>A study in nearly 70,000 women found that those who drank at least a cup of coffee with lunch were one-third less likely to develop type 2 diabetes over several years than non-coffee drinkers. This was true for decaf and caffeinat...

Low-carb diet can increase bad cholesterol levels

2010-02-24T10:18:42Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cutting down on carbs may help people lose weight, but it may not be so good for lowering cholesterol, new research shows.</p><p>People who ate a diet low in carbohydrates but relatively high in fat lost the same amount of weight over six weeks as those who consumed a high-carb diet.</p><p>But levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol increa...

Exercise may not boost obese teens' metabolism

2010-02-22T09:12:06Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A few months of moderate aerobic exercise may not rev up obese teenagers' ability to burn calories, even though it may increase thinner teens' ability to burn dietary fat, new research suggests.</p><p>In a study of 28 obese and normal-weight teenagers, researchers found that after 12 weeks of treadmill and exercise-bike sessions, the heavie...

Men who eat soy may have lower lung cancer risk

2010-02-22T11:13:37Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who don't smoke and eat a lot of soy may have a lower risk of lung cancer, according to a new study.</p><p>Soy contains isoflavones, which act similarly to the hormone estrogen, and may have anti-cancer qualities in hormone-related cancers of the breast and prostate, the researchers note in the

Huge variation in salt content of processed food

2010-02-22T15:17:58Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many processed foods contain too much salt, and sauces, spreads, and processed meats are the top offenders, new research shows.</p><p>People who consume lots of salt are more likely to see their blood pressure rise as they get older, with a corresponding increase in their heart disease risk.</p><p>Public health o...

Mediterranean diet protects against stomach cancer

2010-02-22T19:45:59Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating the Mediterranean way can help reduce your risk of stomach cancer, a large study from Europe shows.</p><p>"The results add to the evidence for the role of the Mediterranean diet in reducing cancer risk and add further support for the need to continue to promote the Mediterranean diet in are...

Kids like veggie choices, but may not eat them

2010-02-23T00:34:50Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Offering young kids a vegetable choice at dinner may not prompt them to eat more of these healthy foods, hint findings from a Dutch study.</p><p>Since vegetable eating is generally not popular among youngsters, Dr. Cees de Graaf, at Reuters Health) - A number of studies have linked chronic sleep deprivation to a heightened risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Now, a small study suggests that low levels of physical activity during the day may partly account for the connection.</p><p>In a study of 15 healthy men, researchers found that a couple nights of grabbing only four hours o...

A burger or fried chicken with a side of diabetes?

2010-02-23T08:21:05Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Avoiding "fast food" burgers and fried chicken may cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes -- the kind closely linked to obesity, new research hints.</p><p>Regularly eating "super sized" portions of high calorie fast foods is widely viewed as a contributing factor to the growing number of Americans with bulging waistlines.</p&...

Extra calcium won't cut men's cholesterol levels

2010-02-23T12:27:22Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Calcium supplements won't help men cut cholesterol or trim fat, but they could help those who don't get enough calcium in their diet to keep their blood pressure under control, new research shows.</p><p>Calcium supplements are widely recommended to women after menopause to maintain bone health, and can keep men's skeletons' strong too,

High-dose vitamin C may boost women's cataract risk

2010-02-23T14:43:24Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who take high-dose vitamin C supplements may be increasing their risk of age-related cataracts, hint findings of a Swedish study.</p><p>Among nearly 24,600 adult women followed for more than 8 years, those who reported regular or occasional vitamin C supplementation of about 1000 milligrams per serving were about 25 percent more likel...

Birth weight, early weight gain may hasten puberty

2010-02-23T17:33:51Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A relatively low birth weight and early-age weight gain may increase the likelihood of early puberty, hint findings from a German study. Earlier onset of puberty has been linked to certain cancers, high blood sugar and obesity.</p><p>The study, in the Am...

Soy compounds may not prevent bone loss

2010-02-23T18:29:58Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Supplements containing soy isoflavones may do little to preserve women's bone mass after menopause.</p><p>In a study of more than 200 women ages 46 to 65, researchers found that the soy supplement did not appear to ward off bone-density loss over 3 years. In general, women on the supplement showed the same degree of bone loss as those given...

Exercise shows opposing effects on appetite

2010-02-24T00:44:50Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercise seems to simultaneously make people hungrier, yet more readily satisfied by a meal -- and differences in these responses from person to person may help explain why some exercisers shed pounds more easily than others, researchers say.</p><p>In a study of 58 overweight and obese adults who started an exercise regimen, researchers fou...

Exercising in the heat may help you eat less

2010-02-24T05:48:51Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercisers who are trying to cut calories might want to take a run in the sun instead of a climate-controlled gym, a small study suggests.</p><p>The study, of 11 physically active men, found that participants ate less immediately after working out in hot conditions -- about 97 degrees Fahrenheit -- than in a more moderate, 77-degree environ...

What kids drink at 5 could affect weight at 15

2010-02-24T08:47:39Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents may be setting their daughters up for weight problems simply by allowing them to drink two or more sweetened drinks daily while young, study findings hint.</p><p>Higher sweetened beverage intake, such as sodas and fruit and sport drinks, at age 5 years was linked to more body fat during the following 10 years, Reuters Health) - Exclusive breast feeding for up to 6 months, though beneficial for an infants' immunity and mothers' weight, may not alter children's health risks over the long term, study findings hint.</p><p>Dr. Michael S. Kramer, at Reuters Health) - Women who get the recommended amount of fiber in their diets may have lower estrogen levels and ovulate less often than women who eat less fiber, a new study suggests.</p><p>Researchers found that among 250 women ages 18 to 44, those who reported eating the recommended amounts of fiber had the lowest blood levels of estrogen and other repro...

Treating mild iodine deficiency boosts brain power

2010-02-24T11:58:50Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Iodine supplements may improve mental function in children with even mild deficiencies in the nutrient, a small study suggests.</p><p>Iodine is a chemical element necessary for normal growth and development of the brain and body. Because the body does not make iodine, it must be obtained from the diet -- from sources like seafood, dairy pro...

Green tea may cut the risk of dying from pneumonia

2010-02-24T18:09:00Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drinking green tea continues to show health benefits, particularly among women, hints a new study from Japan.</p><p>Drinking five or more cups a day cut the risk by "47 percent in Japanese women," but not Japanese men, Ikue Watanabe, from

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