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October 26, 2015

New Canadian guideline addresses fracture risk in senior care

Older adults living in long-term care are more than twice as likely as their peers living at home to suffer a fracture, and a new guideline endorsed by the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada explains how to reduce their risk.

October 26, 2015

Fathers have big influence on teens' drinking habits

Parents' influence on teens’ drinking varies in girls and boys, suggests a new study from Taiwan.

October 26, 2015

10 foods that may trigger a migraine

As if migraines weren't awful enough, it can be downright overwhelming to sidestep all the things that could set off an attack.

October 26, 2015

Kids still a target for marketers of sugary drinks, report reveals

Children and teens are seeing fewer ads for sugary drinks on television, but they remain a prime target for marketers through other means such as product placement and social media, a report released on Wednesday found.

October 26, 2015

Food additives linked to weight gain, inflammation

Food additives that are commonly used to thicken and stabilize processed foods may disrupt the bacterial makeup of the gut, causing health problems, a new study in animals suggests

October 26, 2015

What 5 dietitians order at The Cheesecake Factory

With 200+ menu options, brimming plates of pasta, and gargantuan slices of cake, the Cheesecake Factory is all about expansive hospitality.

October 26, 2015

Which trendy diets actually work?

Diets are the new status symbol. Everyone's on one, and the one you choose says a lot more about you than how much you weigh.

October 26, 2015

Diverticulitis on the rise in US since 2000

Diverticulitis, a disabling colon problem that can cause pain, obstruction and fever, became more common in the U.S. from the late 1990's to the mid-2000's, a new study suggests.

October 26, 2015

Healthy eats at the airport

Getting to and through an airport can leave you plenty hungry. 

October 26, 2015

Help kids choose better snacks

 The problem with many popular snacks is that they don’t deliver much nutritionally, so parents should try to introduce their kids to healthy snack choices from an early age. Here are some great-tasting, healthy snacks worth considering: