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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Deadly Foods We Enjoy vs. The Ones We Should Actually Be Eating
The read-em-and-weep list of delicious-but-not-so-good-for-you foods includes processed meats like bacon, bologna and hot dogs, whereas the 'good food' list recommends nuts and plenty of omega-3 enriched foods.
Eating More Omega-3 Fats May Reduce Harm of Air Pollution
Researchers found that consuming omega-3 fatty acids led to a reduction of up to 50% of any harm caused by air pollution.
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.
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.
Night Owls Might Be More Likely to Make Unhealthy Food Choices
The study authors said the habits worsened for night owls in the evening, as those with later sleeping habits had higher intakes of sugar, fat and saturated fatty acids.
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.
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer
Researchers concluded that nuts, fruit and fish were most strongly inversely associated with one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.
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.
The Bittersweet Truth About Sugar Substitutes
From the natural to the artificial, here's a breakdown of sugar substitutes and where they fall on the glycemic index.
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.
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.
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.
Compound in Red Wine May Boost Lung Health
Researchers tested inhaled resveratrol treatments on mice and found that it ultimately put the brakes on lung decline.
Probiotic ‘Milk Test’ Could Reveal Effectiveness
There’s a test you can do at home to see if your probiotics are actually working — all you need is a glass of milk.
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.
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.
5 Probiotic-Packed Foods to Add to Your Diet
From kimchi to dark chocolate, here are some foods packed with probiotics that are good for gut health and microbiome balance.
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 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.
7 Bizarre Foods That’ll Make You Do a Double Take
Not to knock tomatoes or potatoes, but some foods are just more eye-catching and demand a closer look.
Eating More Fruits and Veggies Can Improve Mental Health
The new study assessed vitality, depression, anxiety, motivation and other aspects of mental well-being among groups of participants who were directly given more fruits and vegetables.
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.
Vegetable Oils May Cause Fatigue, Migraines and Dementia
Plaque buildup is a known precursor to serious neurodegenerative diseases, and while other oils carry this trait, vegetable oil is the type with which it's most prevalent.
Want to Look More Attractive? New Study Says Eat Carrots
In studying the presence of beta-carotene in participants, the researchers found that perception of attractiveness was based solely on looks, rather than the actual presence of an improvement in health.
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.
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.
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.
Hold the Paper: Fast-Food Wrappers Contain Harmful Chemicals
The substances have been tied to severe health problems, such as testicular and kidney cancer, and scientists warn that chemicals in fast-food wrappers may “leach” onto the food products.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Mushrooms in Your Diet May Help to Prevent Alzheimer’s: Study
Researchers have discovered that mushrooms have major brain-boosting and curative powers.
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.
Not Enough Meat in Diet May Lead to Preterm Birth: Study
Researchers discovered a linear association between low levels of B12, a vitamin largely found in meat and animal products, and preterm birth.
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.
5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System
Before reaching for that supplement bottle, consider eating more of these five delicious foods to boost your immunity and fight disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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