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.
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.
Eat More Fiber to Avoid Painful, Creaky Knees
Researchers found that the higher the dietary fiber intake, the lower the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee.
Strawberries Top the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Produce Containing Pesticides
From the "Dirty Dozen" to the "Clean Fifteen," here are the fruits and vegetables claimed to contain the least and most pesticides this year.
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.
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.
Why People With Colon Cancer May Want to Eat More Nuts
In a study of people with stage II colon cancer, those who ate tree nuts slashed their chance of cancer recurrence and death roughly in half.
Eating Less Salt Could Mean Fewer Midnight Bathroom Trips
The researchers studied 300 volunteers who all previously reported high salt intake and sleep-related problems.
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.
More Mushrooms in Your Diet May Help to Prevent Alzheimer’s: Study
Researchers have discovered that mushrooms have major brain-boosting and curative powers.
5 Simple Remedies to Cure Uncomfortable Constipation
Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation. Here are five remedies to alleviate this condition.
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.
Why Parents Can Relax Over Fussy-Eating Toddlers
If your toddler obsesses over Cheetos and throws a fit when you try to introduce a sweet potato, it might not be your fault.
Chicken Tenders Recalled Due to Possible Contamination
Have you purchased frozen chicken breast tenders recently? Check to see if your product is involved in this recall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Walnuts Improves Moods of Men, Not Women
Believe it or not, the key to a happier mood for men could be as easy as eating a handful of walnuts. However, the same cannot be said for women.
Plate Color May Influence How Much You Eat
It turns out that certain plate colors have an impact on our perception of food.
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.
Too Much Sugar May Lead to Alzheimer’s, Study Says
Sugar breaks down in a reaction known as glycation, and its byproducts can cause damage to brain cells.
GMO Apples That Never Brown Are About to Hit Stores
The 'Arctic Apple' takes three weeks to fully oxidize after being cut or bruised, which is growing their appeal over non-genetically modified apples.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4 Tips to Keep Off the Weight You Worked So Hard to Lose
Keeping the weight you've worked so hard to lose from coming back is possible with these diet and exercise tips.
7 Refueling Snacks to Eat Post-Workout
Maximizing your results after a workout is easy and delicious with these seven refueling snacks.
Child Breakfast Habits Could Predict Obesity
Not getting enough sleep sleep and skipping breakfast could be predictors of childhood obesity.
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.
Stevia May Be the Cure for Lyme Disease
Stevia leaf extract was shown to treat the tick-borne disease better than traditional antibiotics.
Does Drinking Alcohol Lower Diabetes Risk?
In the study, women who consumed nine drinks per week had a 58 percent lower risk for developing diabetes, while men who consumed 14 drinks per week had a 43 percent lower risk.
Do Healthy Labels Actually Discourage Healthy Food Purchases?
Researchers say that food labels change the mindset, and the plates, of diners.
New Study Weighs in on Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diets
In the age-old battle between low-carb diets and low-fat diets, a new study says low-carb diets may be the winner.
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.
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.
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?
Coffee’s Health Benefits Are Something to Buzz About
Go ahead — have that second cup of coffee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gluten-Free Dieters May Have Unsafe Levels of Arsenic, Mercury
A study found that individuals who adhered to a gluten-free diet had twice the amount of arsenic in their urine and 70 percent more mercury in their blood compared to people on a regular gluten diet.
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.
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.
Research Reveals How Indian Long Pepper Works to Fight Cancer
Scientists have analyzed the medicinal purposes of the Indian long pepper by studying its properties.
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.
Eating Apples and Curry May Starve Prostate Cancer Cells
The new study sheds light on a growing body of research focusing on naturally occurring compounds, taking a wide-glance view of potential plant-based treatments.