Stubborn Belly Fat? Try Adding Canola Oil To Your Diet
Adding canola oil to your diet might help shrink stubborn abdominal fat in as little as four weeks.
Scientists Uncover Key Fat-Burning Gene in New Study
While previous studies had found many links between the brain hormone serotonin and energy use, the core question remained: How does it impact metabolism?
Omega-3 Supplements May Benefit Heart Disease Patients the Most
Although it is often taken as a preventative method, a new study shows that people who have not previously suffered from heart disease may not see much of a benefit in heart health when taking omega-3 supplements.
Coca-Cola Funded Media Conferences to Sway Journalists: Report
A report reveals that industry money was used to sway journalists to report that inactivity is a bigger problem than sugar consumption in the obesity epidemic.
Strawberries Found to Knock Down Breast Cancer in Mice
The scientists' success in animal trials may suggest strawberry extract as a curative remedy for breast cancer, although many more studies would need to be done before extrapolating to humans.
These 7 Foods Could Be Killing Your Sex Drive
Not feeling "in the mood" lately? These common foods could be sabotaging your sex drive.
Fructan Carbs, Not Gluten, May Actually Be the Cause of Gut Issues
Perhaps gluten has been miscast as the culprit the whole time.
Are Your Taste Buds Dulled? You May Be Prone to Obesity
A new study found that participants with compromised taste receptors sought out more sugar.
Breast Milk Establishes Gut Microbiomes of Babies
The more breast milk the infants received, the more closely their gut’s microbiome resembled their mother’s.
Burnt Toast Can Lead to Cancer, Experts Warn
A new campaign seeks to warn the public about the cancer risks linked to eating over-cooked starchy foods like burnt toast and over-roasted potatoes.
Smart Labels Could Tell You When to Throw Out Food
Scientists at Clarkson University in New York have created a smart label that detects whether a product, from food to makeup, is no longer viable for consumers.
When You Eat May Be as Important as What You Eat
The findings go hand-in-hand with growing evidence that metabolism functions differently during the day when the body is active, as opposed to at night when it’s winding down.
America’s Fattest Cities Are All in One Part of the Country
Except for one city, most of the top 20 fattest American cities are all in the South.
Trouble Sticking to Your Diet? Try Looking at Art
Researchers noticed this one outcome when people focused on dieting were shown art depicting slim body types.
Peppertree Berries May Fight Deadly Superbugs
The ready abundance of the peppertree plant means that, should the treatment prove effective in human trials, the medical community would face no shortage of the disease-fighting berries.
Eating Less May Contribute to Living Longer
It turns out that the cells our bodies use to digest food need a break every now and then.
Italians Are the Healthiest People in the World: Report
Could marinara sauce be the true fountain of youth?
Can Sweet Potato Water Have a Slimming Effect?
A weight loss secret could lie in the starchy water produced from cooking a sweet potato,, according to a new study.
This Bionic Leaf Has the Potential to End World Hunger
Just like how fertilizer may have been the main factor in preventing a worldwide food crisis in the 20th century, now a ‘bionic’ leaf holds the same potential for our global future.
Miss or Must-Have? Rank These Health Innovations
Vital Updates scours the web daily for innovative health products. Cast your vote to let us know which ones you think are the most interesting.
Stevia May Be the Cure for Lyme Disease
Stevia leaf extract was shown to treat the tick-borne disease better than traditional antibiotics.
Nacho Cheese From Gas Station Causes Botulism Outbreak
A gas station in California's capital city is under investigation for ten cases of botulism from nacho cheese consumption.
An Apple a Day Could Keep Diabetes Away
Eating fresh fruit everyday was found to positively impact both diabetes and overall mortality risk.
Too Much Protein Could Wreck the Benefits of Weight Loss
Too much protein in your diet could affect your metabolism in ways you're not expecting.
Prebiotics May Improve Sleep and Relieve Stress: Study
A new study shows that consumption of prebiotics — found in foods like, asparagus, oatmeal and legumes — can help good gut bacteria and promote better sleep patterns after a stressful event.
6 Tips for a Healthier You in 2017
This year, stop the cycle of broken promises. If you’re resolving to practice better nutrition, you’ll have a much better year if you fully commit.
Warning: Parasites May Be Wrapped Up in That Sushi Roll
While most cases of ingesting the parasite have been in Japan, people in other countries are also at risk.
Vitamin D Deficiency May Cause Early Menopause
The study researchers discovered a stark benefit among women who consumed high levels of the essential vitamin.
Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Kimble Launches New Hair Vitamin
Read our interview with Kim Kimble, hairstylist to stars like Oprah and Beyoncé, and creator of a new hair health supplement in gummy form.
Ice Cream for Breakfast? Study Says It Can Make You Smarter
Researchers found that eating ice cream for breakfast could improve a person’s alertness and mental performance throughout the day.
Too Little Gluten May Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
You may want to rethink your gluten-free diet; a study conducted with participants for over 30 years revealed that those who ate gluten were less at-risk for developing diabetes.
Does Bribing Kids to Eat Their Veggies Really Work?
The goal is for children to continue eating vegetables not because of the reward, but because they are in the habit of eating healthy.
Eating Fried Potatoes May Increase Chance of Dying
Eating fried potatoes two to three times a week was found to be associated with a higher mortality rate among study participants.
Americans Are Eating Less Packaged, Salty Foods
Researchers of a new study recorded an almost 150 percent plunge in sodium intake from salty snacks and a more than 100 percent dive in sodium intake since the turn of the century.
Babies That Eat Eggs Everyday Grow Faster
New research adds to the notion of the incredible egg.
Kids Who Drink Non-Cow’s Milk Are Shorter Than Peers
A study showed that kids who drank plant-based milk only were significantly shorter than their peers who drank regular cow's milk.
Try These 7 Foods for Healthy, Glowing Skin
If your skin is looking a little dull, try incorporating these foods into your diet to get that healthy glow back.
Gluten-Free Foods Might Cause Weight Gain
Many gluten-free products found in grocery stores often contain higher levels of fats than their gluten counterparts.
Eating Broccoli May Slow Signs of Aging
An anti-aging enzyme found in a number of natural foods, including broccoli, is showing promise in staving off the long-term effects of growing old.
Chewing Gum Can Damage Digestive System, Even If Not Swallowed
It's a chemical called titanium oxide, present in chewing gum, candy and even toothpaste, that's been shown to be harmful to the digestive system.
Can Eating Chocolate Prevent Irregular Heartbeat?
A study found that adults who ate dark chocolate one to three times a month were 10 to 20 percent less likely to develop atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat.
Sugar Express: 30 Percent of Kids Have at Least Two Sugary Drinks Daily
32 percent of boys and 28 percent of girls between the ages of 2 and 19 consumed at least two sugary drinks daily, according to the CDC.
Mushrooms Are More Nutritious When Cooked This Way
A new study explores the various ways we cook mushrooms and what impact each method has on their nutritional value.
Marmite as Brain Food? The British May Have a Health Secret
Are the British onto something with this tangy food spread?
Naked Juice Lawsuit: PepsiCo Sued Over Health Claims
PepsiCo’s Naked brand of fruit and vegetable juices is under fire for allegedly misleading consumers about nutritional benefits.
Two Yale Students Think They Can Prevent Your Next Hangover
The students say their product is better than other hangover supplements because it addresses the four root causes of hangovers.
New Research Reveals How Chocolate Benefits the Brain
A new study supports previous research that cocoa flavanols, found in chocolate, are especially beneficial for improving attention, memory and overall cognitive functioning.
Celiac Disease Induced By Common Virus: Study
When given to mice, an infection known as reovirus sparked an inflammatory response that led the immune system to “overreact” to gluten and essentially bring on celiac disease.
Poor Diet During Pregnancy Can Age a Baby’s Heart
New research shows that a baby from an undernourished mother is more likely to suffer early heart aging than the child of an well-nourished parent.
Enzyme Found in Baker’s Yeast Could Help Treat Leukemia
Researchers say that yeast-derived L-asparaginase may be a safer, more effective treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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