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Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease (US News & World Report)
August 24, 2010
Scientists have discovered a link between vitamin D and genes related to autoimmune diseases and cancer.

Some bottled tea beverages may lack the good stuff (Los Angeles Times) August 23, 2010
A new study shows that at least some bottled beverages that boast of having tea content actually have paltry levels of polyphenols.

Green Leafy Veggies May Cut Diabetes Risk (WebMD Health News) August 19, 2010
People who add more green leafy vegetables to their diet may significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study says.

Tai Chi beats stretching in fibromyalgia study (Reuters) August 18, 2010
The slow, flowing movements of tai chi are better for relieving pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia than conventional stretching exercises, doctors reported on Wednesday.

Scientists raise queries about Gulf oil left behind (Reuters) August 17, 2010
Two new scientific reports on Tuesday raised fresh fears about the environmental fallout from the world's worst offshore oil spill.

Gluten is a protein source that many people are allergic to (Florida Times-Union) August 11, 2010
Throughout my years as a lifestyle coach, I found that many people had issues with wheat or gluten.

Big Waist Increases Death Risk (WebMD Health News) August 9, 2010
Men and women who are very large around the middle are at much greater risk of dying from any cause than people with thinner waists, a new study says.

Trying to Outlaw Dietary Supplements (EmaxHealth) August 5, 2010
In top news this past week there have been questions about the safety of dietary supplements. Yet, according to a published report by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, no one died in the year 2008 as a result of taking a supplement.

Cancer Cells Use Fructose to Grow: Don't Blame Us, Says Corn Lobby (CBS News) August 4, 2010
Afraid of fructose? You may have good reason to be, as an alarming new study shows that the popular sweetener can fuel the growth of cancer.