Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only • Shallots and strongly flavored onions may thwart the growth of cancer cells , according to a new laboratory study from Cornell University. • Overweight and obesity may increase risk of leukemia in older women. • Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) may protect women from sudden cardiac death , suggests a 16-year Harvard study of nearly 77,000 female nurses.

Don’t Ho Ho Ho! Your Way
To Weight Gain

Subscribers Only Holidays are notorious for throwing even the most well-intentioned weight-loss efforts off course. At this festive time of the year, overeating is the norm and exercise falls by the wayside. New research suggests that erratic eating, another holiday season hazard, may further exacerbate weight gain.

Vital Joint: Not So Vital
A Supplement for Arthritis Sufferers

Subscribers Only Billed as a “different kind of joint product,” Vital Joint with Microlactin is “designed for those experiencing occasional wear and tear on joints” and is the latest entry into the lucrative arthritis supplement industry.

‘Tis the Season for Soothing Sore Throats; EN Offers Help

Subscribers Only Q . What can I take to help ease the pain of a sore throat? A . If a sore throat is accompanied by fever and no other telltale signs of a cold, it’s important to see your doctor and rule out strep throat. Still, most sore throats go hand in hand with colds, flu or even allergies. Here are some tried and true remedies.

Gout Is New Risk to Consider When You Opt for Low-Carb

Subscribers Only Q . I’ve been on a low-carb, high-protein diet and I recently experienced an attack of gout. Could my diet be to blame? A . Possibly. Family history, age, gender, certain drugs, obesity, alcohol, high-purine foods and quick weight-loss diets may all increase your chances of getting gout.

Want Health and Variety?
From Cara Cara to Valencia, Oranges Have it All

Subscribers Only In Asia, oranges used to symbolize everlasting life and were regarded as sacred. Oranges still denote a healthier, if not an everlasting, life. For instance, they rank as one of the best food sources of folate, a B vitamin found to reduce risk of stroke, heart disease and colon cancer.

Study Says Vitamin E Unsafe; EN Says It Deserves a Closer Look

Subscribers Only Vitamin E is making headlines again, but the news is not good. “High Doses of Vitamin E Found to Raise Risk of Dying.” “Vitamin E Supplements Can Pose Serious Risks.” Should you now purge your cabinets of the E you’ve been taking as a heart disease preventer?

EN’s Own Activity Pyramid Sets
The Pace for Good Health

Subscribers Only You’ve heard it all before—if you want to be healthy, be physically active most days of the week, lift weights, walk briskly and so on. We try, but it’s hard. To make it easier, EN has devised its own physical activity pyramid with guidance from Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., a long-time member of EN ’s Editorial Advisory Board and a sports nutrition pioneer.

Depression and Nutrition: Can You Eat Away the Blues?

Subscribers Only For some people it’s simply “the blues,” but for many people, it’s more than that. Depression can be serious, requiring medical attention. Still, some research suggests that the foods you eat can alleviate or, on the flip side, exacerbate a depressed mood. Can you really serve up mood treatment on a plate?

EN’s Annual A-to-Z Guide to Better Health: Herbal Cures, South Beach and Coffee News

Subscribers Only As 2004 comes to a close, EN takes a look back plus a peek into the future. Over this past year we’ve covered nutrition news as varied as the possible role of vitamin D in helping people with multiple sclerosis to the hidden health benefits in your morning cup of coffee. Here are some of this year’s highlights.

Calcium Protects Against Colon Polyps

Subscribers Only High calcium intake, particularly from supplements, may reduce the risk of developing colon polyps, which increase the risk of colon cancer. This was the most recent finding to come out of the National Cancer Institute, which studied more than 44,000 subjects at 10 medical centers in the U.S.