News tagged with consumption levels


Higher mercury levels in humans associated with increased risk for diabetes

A new study found that higher levels of mercury exposure in young adults increased their risks for type 2 diabetes later in life by 65 percent. The study, led by Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington epidemiologist ...

Diabetes created Apr 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Eating fish associated with lower risk of dying among older adults

Older adults who have higher levels of blood omega-3 levels—fatty acids found almost exclusively in fatty fish and seafood—may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27% and their ...

Health created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

High-fat dairy products linked to poorer breast cancer survival

Patients who consume high-fat dairy products following breast cancer diagnosis increase their chances of dying from the disease years later, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente researchers.

Cancer created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Keep tots' milk to two cups a day, study says

(HealthDay)—Drinking two cups of milk a day gives toddlers adequate amounts of vitamin D without lowering their iron levels, according to new research.

Pediatrics created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in people with heart disease

Moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in older people with heart disease or advanced diabetes, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Cardiology created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Teens' lifestyle choices affect their blood pressure

(HealthDay) -- Teen girls who use birth control pills and teen boys who drink alcohol are at increased risk for elevated blood pressure, according to a new study.

Cardiology created Jul 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Even a little drinking may raise breast cancer risk: study

(HealthDay) -- Just one alcoholic drink a day can boost a woman's risk of breast cancer by about 5 percent, according to a new review of existing research.

Cancer created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study shows caffeine consumption linked to estrogen changes

Asian women who consumed an average of 200 milligrams or more of caffeine a day—the equivalent of roughly two cups of coffee—had elevated estrogen levels when compared to women who consumed less, according to a ...

Health created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Moderate red wine drinking may help cut women's breast cancer risk, study shows

Drinking red wine in moderation may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, providing a natural weapon to combat a major cause of death among U.S. women, new research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows.

Addiction created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Low levels of alcohol consumption associated with small increased risk of breast cancer

Consumption of 3 to 6 alcoholic drinks per week is associated with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, and consumption in both earlier and later adult life is also associated with an increased risk, according to ...

Cancer created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Salt consumption in India: The need for data to initiate population-based prevention efforts

(Medical Xpress)—International researchers are studying the salt intake of Indian adults to provide vital new data to aid the development of a national salt reduction strategy.

Health created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Where does coffee stand in your health?

We are often asked whether coffee is good or bad for the health. The answer is both good and bad.

Health created Apr 13, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

New study finds neither HFCS nor table sugar increases liver fat under 'real world' conditions

A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism presented compelling data showing the consumption of both high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose (table sugar) at levels consistent with a ...

Diabetes created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fruit and vegetable intake is associated with lower risk of ER- breast cancer

There is no association between total fruit and vegetable intake and risk of overall breast cancer, but vegetable consumption is associated with a lower risk of estrogen receptor-negative (ER-) breast cancer, according to ...

Cancer created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Higher as well as regular tea consumption benefits found

The benefits of tea drinking have been shown again in a study that has found the risk of ovarian cancer is reduced in tea drinkers.

Health created Dec 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0