Early dietary interventions can improve blood-vessel function in boys.

The American Heart Association's journal Circulation, finds that a low-fat diet is associated with better endothelial function in boys

Scientists suggest they have found a reason why some shorter children perform less well at school.

University of Bristol researchers are linking low growth hormone levels with low IQ

A new study suggests an olive-oil based herbal extract, known as Zyflamend, suppresses the growth of prostate cancer cells and induces prostate cancer cells to self-destruct

A Nutrition and Cancer study says that the herbal extract Zyflamend may reduce the growth of prostate cancer cells by 78 percent. The study also reports that Zyflamend, which is an olive-oil based extract, not only suppresses prostate cancer cell growth, but also causes the cells to self-destruct. The results were attained from lab cultures used in the study.

The study's lead investigator, Dr. Debra L. Bemis of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons tells Reuters Health that "...these results suggest that Zyflamend might have some chemopreventive utility against prostate cancer in men

Culinary expert, restaurateur and cancer survivor, Biba Caggiano, is leading a new educational program called Strength for Living, which focuses on the important role nutrition can play for cancer patients.

Biba, a resident of Sacramento for 35 years, will be visiting with patients at Sutter Cancer Center to share her experiences with breast cancer, offer important nutritional tips and demonstrate some of her favorite recipes, designed to meet the unique needs of those undergoing chemotherapy treatment