Low Carbohydrate Diets May Increase Risk of Neural Tube Defects

Article Source: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bdr2.1198/abstract  Background Folic acid fortification significantly reduced the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in the United States. The popularity of “low carb” diets raises concern that women who intentionally avoid carbohydrates, thereby consuming fewer fortified foods, may not have adequate dietary intake of folic acid. Methods To assess the association between carbohydrate […] Read More

Enjoy All The Health Benefits Of Nuts! 4 Best Types Of Nuts To Include In Your Diet

Nuts are great sources of monounsaturated, omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, fiber, and protein. They may also play a significant role in controlling weight! [1] Other research revealed that individuals with a high concentration of nuts in their diet do not experience significant changes in their weight compared to those that do not [2, 3]. […] Read More

Flu Infection May Increase Heart Attack Risk, Study Shows

In “Science Now,” the Los Angeles Times reports that research suggests “the first week or so of a flu infection appears to make” people “much more susceptible to a heart attack.” The findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Reuters reports that researchers “used confirmed cases of flu, analyzing 364 heart attacks from mid-2008 through mid-2015 among […] Read More

Oral Contraceptives Reduce Risk for Ovarian & Endometrial Cancers

The long-term use of oral contraceptives reduces the risk for ovarian and endometrial cancers, and the effect is especially evident in smokers, the obese and those who exercise infrequently, a new study found. Earlier studies have demonstrated an association of previous oral contraceptive use with reduced risk for these cancers in postmenopausal women. This study […] Read More

Acidic Foods & Calcium Loss

Kathy Pollard, MS In terms of the pH balance of acid to alkaline in the blood, all meats are acidic, as there is an acid-forming nature to protein. The sulfur-containing amino acids in animal foods produce the acid-forming sulfate ion.1 Meats and eggs have two to five times the amount of sulfur-containing amino acids than plant protein. According to researcher Amy […] Read More

Breakthroughs in Screening & Treatment Cut Breast Cancer Deaths in Half

Source: Dennis Thompson, HealthDay News Breakthroughs in breast cancer screening and treatment have slashed the percentage of women dying from the disease, a new analysis reveals. “Advances in screening and treatment are saving lives,” said lead researcher Sylvia Plevritis, a professor of radiology and biomedical data science at the Stanford University School of Medicine. “Here’s an […] Read More