Nutrition

Buffalo, NY — Breast cancer patients who regularly drink sugar-sweetened beverages may face an increased risk of death from any cause – including breast cancer itself, results of a recent study by researchers from the University at Buffalo show.

Raleigh, NC — Unhealthy late night snacks and dinners may adversely affect work performance the next day, a recent study led by a researcher from North Carolina State University shows.

Boston — We’re often told to eat more fruits and vegetables for good health. Now, researchers from Harvard University are taking that advice even further, saying that consuming two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables a day may help us live longer.

Zurich — Consuming even moderate amounts of the added sugars fructose and sucrose can double the production of fat in your liver, results of a recent study from researchers at the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich show.

For many of us, there’s magic in a morning cup of coffee. The magic being, of course, caffeine, which can help us wake up and start the day. However, experts say you shouldn’t consume more than the Food and Drug Administration recommended daily limit of 400 milligrams for healthy adults.

Norwich, England — Losing a few pounds and increasing physical activity can significantly reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes, results of a recent study led by researchers from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia suggest.

Washington — Dietary recommendations for infants and toddlers are included for the first time in the updated nutritional guidelines published by the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.

Birmingham, England — A mug of hot chocolate can provide not only a bit of warmth, but also a cognitive boost – thanks to a group of compounds in cocoa called flavanols, results of a recent study led by British researchers show.

Coventry, England — Healthy lifestyle changes can help anyone – no matter their age – lose weight, results of a recent study led by researchers from the University of Warwick show.