Salty foods are making people sick—in part by poisoning their microbiomesHow might a substance previously thought worth its weight in gold have transformed into something many medical institutions consider a key predictor of disease? U.S. FDA permits limited claim that yogurt may reduce Type 2 diabetes riskThe FDA will permit dairy companies to say that eating yogurt regularly may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to limited scientific evidence. ‘Absurdly common’: Physicians need to be more proactive about iron deficiency The lab threshold for flagging iron deficiency ‘inappropriately low’ says one hematologist. Type 2 diabetes: Be careful with calcium supplementation No significant association was observed in participants without diabetes or with dietary calcium. Drinking tea reduces biological aging: study A new Chinese study looked at the role of tea consumption in longevity and biological aging. What is the Portfolio Diet? How a Canadian-designed plant-based diet lowers LDL-cholesterol, reduces diabetes risk. Plant-based diet with exercise as effective as drugs in reducing RA symptoms Plants-for-Joints studies investigate various rheumatic diseases. Fibre may be key to preventing rheumatoid arthritis The more fibre, the better the effect. Eating disorders among doctors: How to protect against them? A few studies are pointing to the prevalence of eating disorders among doctors and med students. A nutritionist talks about eating well despite sometimes-difficult working conditions. New resource on managing iron-deficiency anemia Comprehensive handbook written by experts for pharmacists. First Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next Last