Study’s authors urge trans fat action in England 09.17.2015 By Jeff Gelski Banning industrial trans fat in processed foods potentially could prevent 7,200 deaths over 5 years.Read More
F.D.A. rules Just Mayo violates federal law 08.26.2015 By Jeff Gelski The product does not qualify as mayonnaise, nor does it qualify for a health claim of reduced heart disease risk, according to a warning letter.Read More
Review urges caution on saturated fat guidance 08.13.2015 By Jeff Gelski Work funded by the W.H.O. finds no association between saturated fat intake and all-cause mortality or cardiovascular disease.Read More
JAMA article seeks changes to ‘total fat’ guidance 06.29.2015 By Jeff Gelski The authors say putting a limit on total fat intake may keep people from eating enough healthful fats.Read More
Study links folic acid to reduced risk of stroke 03.17.2015 By Jeff Gelski Combining folic acid and medication has a positive effect among Chinese adults.Read More
Study of older adults finds no sodium-mortality link 01.21.2015 By Jeff Gelski No association of cardiovascular risk is found in people age 71 to 80 either.Read More
Fat intake falls, but needs to fall further 10.24.2014 By Jeff Gelski A study of adults in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area finds declines in saturated fat and trans fat consumption over a 30-year period.Read More
Cocoa extract offers antioxidant benefits 09.30.2014 By Jeff Gelski CocoaNol is standardized to 10% natural cocoa polyphenols.Read More
Research indicates U.S. diabetes rates may plateau 09.25.2014 By Maggie Young Researchers suggest leveling off of diabetes rates.Read More
Report: Adult obesity rates still ‘far too high’ 09.04.2014 By Eric Schroeder Adult obesity increased in six states in 2013.Read More