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.
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.
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.
Kids With ‘Obesity Gene’ Are More Tempted by Junk Food Ads
A genetic trait related to obesity may make some children more susceptible to junk food commercials on TV.
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.
8 Foods Women Should Probably Add to Their Diet
For their nutritional benefits, these eight foods will do a woman's body good.
Fasting Diet Reprograms Pancreatic Cells, Reverses Diabetes in Mice
The researchers also assessed pancreatic cells from humans with Type 1 diabetes and discovered reprogrammed insulin production after a fasting cycle.
Cooking on High Heat Could Increase Your Heart Disease Risk
The level of heat in your kitchen may have a direct correlation to your chances of developing a dangerous heart condition.
Are You Consuming the Right Kind of Vitamin D?
New research shows that one form of vitamin D supplementation is twice as better at raising levels in the body.
Eating This Spicy Ingredient May Help to Fight Breast Cancer
Research has found that an active ingredient found in chili peppers may help to fight breast cancer.
The Diet Rollercoaster Explained
Your body may be quietly undermining your weight-loss efforts. A new study reveals that appetite increases as you lose weight.
Diet Soda May Be Linked to Stroke, Dementia
A study found that those who consumed artificially sweetened beverages on a daily basis were about three times as likely to experience a stroke or develop dementia compared to people who consumed diet drinks less frequently.
Probiotics May Be Helpful for Premature Babies
Although they still pose risks for extremely low birthweight babies, probiotics have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of deadly gut-related conditions in premies.
Could Drinking Just One High-Fat Milkshake Mimic Heart Disease?
A small study of healthy males found that eating a 1,000-calorie milkshake led to a troubling change among the men’s red blood cells.
Social Ladder May Control Your Food Cravings: Study
Research shows that feelings of social inferiority can cause people to desire and consume unhealthy foods.
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.
Obesity May Erase Taste Buds
The new findings suggest there may be an underlying physical mechanism, similar to addiction traits among substance abuse, contributing to the national weight trends.
Eating Pasta Linked to Weight Loss: Study
Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto took a fresh look at more than two dozen previously conducted scientific trials involving pasta consumption.
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?
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.
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.
Salmon Sea Lice Infestation Leads to Price Spike
Salmon farmers are looking into various ways to combat the sea lice infestation, as well as alternative farming methods, in the hopes of avoiding millions in lost revenue and increasing supply.
Eating While Standing Could Make You Gain Weight
Researchers discovered that people who eat while standing up eat about thirty percent more calories than if they had been sitting down, which, with repetition, could cause weight gain.
Bad Gut Bacteria Could Sabotage Your Weight Loss Resolution
Researchers find that both good and bad bacteria are essential to a healthy gut.
Eating Cheese Is Not Bad for Heart Health: Study
A new study debunks claims that eating dairy products has an adverse effect on cardiovascular health.
Study Says You’re Probably Eating Plastic When You Order Seafood
Ocean pollution has gotten so bad that sea animals are ingesting more and more microplastics, which we inevitably ingest from seafood.
Give Peanuts to Infants? New Allergy Recommendations May Surprise You
Give babies peanuts to ward off deadly allergy. Being around dogs and dirt promote healthier growth, too.
Baby Foods Contain a Significant Amount of Lead: Report
Eight types of baby foods had detectable amounts of lead in more than 40 percent of samples.
Plate Color May Influence How Much You Eat
It turns out that certain plate colors have an impact on our perception of food.
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.
Water vs. Diet Soda: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?
Those seeking to lose weight should consider avoiding diet sodas because they could be hampering one’s weight-loss goals, a new study says.
Ginger: The Superfood You’re Probably Not Eating Enough
Ginger root's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it a super food that you can easily incorporate into your diet through these seven delicious recipes.
Eating Dinner Early Could Help You Lose Body Fat
Studies show rethinking your meal timing can curb hunger, burn fat and help you lose weight.
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.
Do Healthy Labels Actually Discourage Healthy Food Purchases?
Researchers say that food labels change the mindset, and the plates, of diners.
Most Cookbooks Lack Sufficient Food-Safety Information, Study Says
The study authors found a particular grievance with a common characteristic of cookbooks: using the duration of cooking in place of an internal temperature reading.
More Veggies in Your Diet May Reduce Stress
People who ate three to four servings of vegetables per day had a 12 percent reduced risk of stress than those who consumed just one serving or none at all.
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.
Antioxidant in Broccoli Holds Promise as Diabetes Treatment
The new study adds compelling evidence that the extract can combat the growing rates of diabetes worldwide.
Too Many Women Seeking to Become Pregnant Lack Proper Nutrition: Study
The study authors also found that nutrition scores rose in accordance with a person’s education level, with the best scores generally among those with a college degree.
Late Night Snacking Could Cause Serious Health Problems
Have you ever been told to not eat past 7 p.m.? Here's why that practice holds merit.
Two Diet Drinks a Day Could Double Your Diabetes Risk: Study
Researchers in Sweden found that sugary drinks can double a person’s chances of developing a certain type of diabetes.
5 Simple Remedies to Cure Uncomfortable Constipation
Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation. Here are five remedies to alleviate this condition.
TV Cooking Shows Might Be Failing Safety Standards
A study found that cooking TV shows overlook safe food-handling practices, influencing millions of viewers.
Food Industry Study Questions Sugar Guidelines
A systematic review of research informing daily sugar intake concludes “guidelines on dietary sugar do not meet criteria for trustworthy recommendations."
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.
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.
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.
Marmite as Brain Food? The British May Have a Health Secret
Are the British onto something with this tangy food spread?
Sabra Recalls Hummus Over Possible Listeria Contamination
Sabra Dipping Co. is voluntarily recalling some of its hummus dips and spreads due to possible Listeria contamination, the FDA reported.
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