Recent Studies Have Shown Significant Benefits of Folic Acid in the Prevention of Colon Cancer
The B vitamin Folic Acid is a very important nutrient in colon cancer risk reduction. Folic Acid is important for the synthesis and repair of DNA. A lack of Folic Acid may cause abnormalities in DNA repair that can lead to the development of malignant cells... MORE>

Health Officials: U.S. Not Ready for Avian Flu
Although avian flu may be only "a few mutations away" from becoming a pandemic that could kill 500,000 Americans, the United States lags behind other countries in planning for the disease... MORE>

Milk's Role In Weight Loss: A Closer Look at the Science
A growing body of evidence shows that when people include 3 servings of milk a day - or 24 ounces every 24 hours - in a reduced-calorie diet, they lose significantly more weight and fat than people who don't. The studies suggest that the mix of nutrients found in milk... MORE>

Calcium-Fortified Beverages: What’s on the label may not be what ends up in a glass.
A new study published today in Nutrition Today finds naturally calcium-rich milk is the most reliable source of this bone-building nutrient, superior to calcium-fortified soy and rice beverages and many orange juice brands... MORE>

High Folate for High Blood Pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a dangerous condition associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure. Often, high blood pressure is just another consequence of aging... MORE>