Lauren Fischer
Lauren is a freelance writer and blogger from Chicago. When she's not providing the latest in health and wellness, she can be found spending time with her family, baking delicious treats, or binge-watching the latest Netflix series.
Pregnant Women Should Stop Eating Licorice, Study Says
The active ingredient in licorice has been found to impact fetal brain growth and development, and you may be surprised by how common it is to ingest it without even eating candy.
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.
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.
Free Soda Refills Are Now Illegal in France
France's recent law prohibiting free refills of sugary sodas aims is in response to the rising rate of obesity there.
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.
US Panel Urges Young Women to Take Daily Folic Acid Supplements
For women planning on becoming pregnant, and especially for those who already are, experts highly recommend incorporating a folic acid supplement to prevent brain and spine birth defects.
Caffeine May Prevent Age-Related Inflammation
Whether you prefer coffee, tea or even chocolate, regularly consuming caffeine has been found to procure health benefits, like combatting inflammation as we get older.
Your Appendix May Not Be Useless After All
This oft-removed organ may serve a more important role in stimulating healthy gut microorganisms than once thought.
Report Claims Ingredient in Nutella Causes Tumors
The qualm is with palm oil, which, when refined at high heat, produces harmful contaminants.
Artificial Sweeteners Are the New Sugar Fix for Kids
The prevalence of low-calorie artificial sweeteners in a growing number of basic food products has made the impending sugar fix more and more difficult to avoid for many consumers, young and old.
5 Health Trends to Avoid in 2017
Health professionals recommend skipping out on these health trends for the new year.
Loneliness May Increase Risk of Memory Loss, Stroke
It turns out that having a healthy social life maintains one's mental and physical health.
Creatine May Cause Muscle Deformity in Young Users: Study
The popular sports supplement creatine may be unsafe for minors.
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.
How to Get Kids to Eat More Veggies
Routine family meals aren’t the only way to get kids to eat their fruits and veggies. A new study reveals other tricks to keep children on track.
Social Ladder May Control Your Food Cravings: Study
Research shows that feelings of social inferiority can cause people to desire and consume unhealthy foods.
Red Meat Doesn’t Harm Your Heart as Much as You Think: Study
Enjoy that steak — new research shows red meat has less impact on cardiovascular health than we thought.
New Study Busts the Myth That Healthy Foods Cost More
Consumers believe higher-priced foods are healthier than cheap eats, even when there is no supporting evidence.
Health Apps Don’t Recognize Real Danger: Study
If you’re using apps to manage your health – listen up. Many won’t warn you of a medical emergency, a recent study reveals.
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