Archives for September 12, 2005

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Evidence stacks up in favor of breakfast

By  staff writer

Eating breakfast helps women and girls to maintain a healthy weight, according to two new studies that may persuade more people not to skip the first meal of the day.

ARS profiles nutrients in Native American diet

By  staff writer

An Agricultural Research Service initiative to assess the nutrient content of traditional foods should result in more appropriate nutritional guidance for Native American communities.

Vitamin C may fight cancer in high IV doses

By  Dominique Patton

Vitamin C may have the potential to fight cancer but only in such high doses that it has to be injected intravenously, suggests new laboratory research.