More good news comes for those who like to enjoy a good glass of red wine or two - a new study reveals that it's actually good for your teeth.

According to the research conducted by Scientists from Universite Laval in Quebec, Canada, compounds known as polyphenols in red wine have been found to stave off periodontal diseases which affect the gums and bone around the teeth, often leading to permanent tooth loss

Panera Bread has announced it has voluntarily removed trans fat from its menu. All Panera Bread menu items will be free of trans fat by the end of this month, with the exception of small amounts that occur naturally in dairy products, meat products and some condiments.

Tom Gumpel, Director of Bakery Development for Panera Bread says, "Panera recognized that trans fat was a growing concern to our customers and the medical community, therefore we made it a priority to eliminate it from our menu

A new study shows that a chemical in vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage may be able to stop cancerous cells from forming.

The research is published in the British Journal of Cancer, and shows that vegetables such as broccoli contain a compound called I3C

Rutgers University researchers have found that the curry spice turmeric holds real potential for the treatment and prevention of prostate cancer, especially when used with certain vegetables.

The scientists analyzed turmeric, also known as curcumin, along with phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), a naturally occurring substance particularly abundant in a class of vegetables that includes watercress, cabbage, winter cress, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower, kohlrabi and turnips

A very low calorie diet can help the heart age more slowly, according to researchers who released what they call the first-ever human study on the subject. The findings confirmed earlier studies on mice and rats that demonstrate the cardiac benefits of a restricted calorie diet.

The study looked at the heart function of 25 members of the Caloric Restriction Society, ages 41 to 64, who consume 1,400 to 2,000 nutritionally balanced calories per day. They were compared to 25 people who eat a typical Western diet, consuming 2,000 to 3,000 daily calories on average