Week of May 12, 2008
	Nutrition Update

Aspirin Cuts Breast Cancer Risk

Women who take an aspirin each day may reduce their risk of developing the most common type of breast cancer by 16 percent, according to the results of a large study. Details.

New Alzheimer's Link

People with shorter arms and legs may be more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, and poor nutrition in early life is the probable culprit, according to new research. Details.

It's All in Your Mind

A new brain imaging study reveals that a gut hormone known for its appetite-promoting powers actually stimulates key reward centers in the brain to make food look more tasty and irresistible. Details.

Folic Acid Doesn't Help Heart

Folic acid and vitamin B supplements aimed at reducing blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine did not protect women against heart disease and stroke, a long-term study has found. Details.

Osteoporosis Can Strike Men, Too

A new clinical guideline on screening for osteoporosis in men has been developed by the American College of Physicians (ACP), which notes that osteoporosis rates among men are expected to increase 50 percent over the next 15 years. Details.

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