Sorry Sushi Lovers, Your Salmon May Have A Japanese Tapeworm
If you're an avid sushi eater, you may want to hold off on those salmon rolls right now.
An Apple a Day Could Keep Diabetes Away
Eating fresh fruit everyday was found to positively impact both diabetes and overall mortality risk.
Coffee’s Health Benefits Are Something to Buzz About
Go ahead — have that second cup of coffee.
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.
Eating Nuts Every Day Might Lower Your Heart Disease Risk
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but so might a handful a nuts. A new study suggests they can reduce your risk of heart disease.
4 Beneficial Foods for Breastfeeding
Here are four superfoods that breastfeeding moms may want to add to their diet.
Stevia May Be the Cure for Lyme Disease
Stevia leaf extract was shown to treat the tick-borne disease better than traditional antibiotics.
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.
Researchers Study How Fat Content Affects Ice Cream Taste
It turns out that people can't tell the difference between low-fat and high-fat ice cream.
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.
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.
People Who Mix Energy Drinks With Alcohol Act More Drunk
In a study, perceived levels of intoxication increased by 51 percent among participants given a drink also labeled as an energy drink.
Gluten-Free Foods Aren’t Necessarily Healthier Options, Study Says
Though the results weren’t universally consistent, the researchers said most gluten-free bread and flour products contained the higher fat and sugar contents.
The Darker the Coffee Roast, the Fewer the Health Benefits
The new findings may leave you considering a lighter, softer brew if you’re seeking to maximize the plentiful health benefits that come alongside your daily caffeine infusion.
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.
12 Emotional Stages of Dieting: The Long Road From Hangry to Happy
You're in good company if you've gone through these twelve stages of dieting.
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.
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 Simple Remedies to Cure Uncomfortable Constipation
Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation. Here are five remedies to alleviate this condition.
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.
Your Microbiome is a ‘Sexy’ Topic for These Leading Doctors on Gut Health
Gut health was one of many topics discussed at the 2017 American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Meeting in San Diego.
Stone Age Cannibalism Was Not About Nutrition: Study
Humans, as it turns out, are a terrible source of calories and nutrients.
Salmonella Is No Longer King of Food Poisoning
The bacteria that now outranks salmonella is found naturally in the intestines of chickens, cattle and other animals.
Eating Salty Food Increases Hunger, Not Thirst
A new study disproves that the more salt you eat, the thirstier you become.
Waiting at Vending Machines May Help You Make Healthier Choices
Would you still pick an unhealthy snack from a vending machine if you had to wait longer for it?
Scientists Create Sensor That Can Track What You Eat
Could this technology be the key to easier dieting?
More Vitamin D May Help Moms Prevent Asthma in Children
Mothers-to-be who are worried about their child developing asthma early in life may want to up their vitamin D intake, a new study suggests.
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."
4 More U.S. Cities Pass Soda Tax Measures
Advocates of the taxes argued that sweetened beverages like soft drinks and soda are unhealthy and can cause diabetes.
Fructan Carbs, Not Gluten, May Actually Be the Cause of Gut Issues
Perhaps gluten has been miscast as the culprit the whole time.
How to Remedy Constant Workplace Snacking
Is your office culture causing you to mindlessly snack throughout the day and pack on the pounds as a result?
Try These 5 Natural Cough Remedies
There's no need to leave the house to treat a persistent cough, so long as you've got these commonly found remedies around.
Eat These Foods Instead of Meat to Help You Feel Full
Researchers say eating beans and peas are more filling than a meat-based diet and can contribute to significant weight loss.
Does Green Tea Improve Cognition?
The study adds compelling evidence to support the overall benefits of green tea consumption, while finding even more reason to brew a batch.
Eating Just One High-Fat Meal Can Damage Your Metabolism
You may want to avoid that burger or pizza meal; just one high-fat meal has been found to adversely affect your metabolism.
Marmite as Brain Food? The British May Have a Health Secret
Are the British onto something with this tangy food spread?
Here’s Why You Get The Drunk Munchies
It turns out that there's a specific neurological response that triggers the often unhealthy late-night eating habits that follow a night of drinking.
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.
Do Healthy Labels Actually Discourage Healthy Food Purchases?
Researchers say that food labels change the mindset, and the plates, of diners.
Blueberry Juice May Increase Brain Function in Older Adults
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but blueberry juice will help you remember who the doctor is.
When You Eat, Just as Important as What You Eat, Study Says
A study suggests that it’s when you eat – not what you eat – that could help shed weight.
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.
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.
Avocados Are Causing Serious Hand Injuries
The issue has become so commonplace that doctors in London prepare themselves for a “post-brunch surge” of avocado slicing injuries on Saturday afternoons.
Vitamin D in Your Diet May Improve Your Gut Health
Researchers believe that extra vitamin D helps to improve gut health by replenishing good bacteria.
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.
Now You Can Drink Your Water and Eat It, Too
Believe it or not, this ball of water is entirely edible.
Are There Too Many Antibiotics In Your Fast Food?
Some of the most popular fast and restaurants are misusing antibiotics in their food, according to a new report.
Overweight Moms Are More Likely to Have Children Who Develop Epilepsy: Study
A new study found that the greater a mother’s body mass index, the greater the risk of having a baby that developed childhood epilepsy.
These Herbs and Vegetables May Prevent Breast Cancer From Spreading
The study results showed that breast cancer cells were subdued, and even killed, when treated with luteonin, a compound found in certain herbs and vegetables.
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