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.
Could Red Onions Be Used to Prevent Cancer?
Compared to other types of onions, red onions have a particular compound that especially works to root out and destroy free radicals in the body.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Men Who Eat More Red Meat Are at Risk for This Digestive Disorder
A new study suggests that men may want to reconsider the amount of red meat they eat in order to avoid a painful digestive disorder.
Is The Sugar Industry Misleading You About Diabetes?
Studies funded by the sugar-sweetened beverage industry have been designed to mislead the public about how harmful sugar can be, a new study suggests.
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.
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.
Too Much Processed Meat Could Make Your Asthma Worse
If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from asthma, you might want to rethink your next ham sandwich.
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?
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.
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.
Antibiotics Found to Counteract Benefits of Whole Grain Foods
Whole grain foods are great sources of fiber and nutrients for the body, but antibiotics were found to neutralize these benefits.
Report Claims Ingredient in Nutella Causes Tumors
The qualm is with palm oil, which, when refined at high heat, produces harmful contaminants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Salty Food Increases Hunger, Not Thirst
A new study disproves that the more salt you eat, the thirstier you become.
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.
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.
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.
Making Sense of Mukbang: The Latest Social Eating Trend Explained
Mukbang, which means “eating broadcasts,” is an online movement where people video themselves eating food, usually in large amounts
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.
Plate Color May Influence How Much You Eat
It turns out that certain plate colors have an impact on our perception of food.
Eating Broccoli May Slow Signs of Aging
An anti-aging enzyme found in a number of natural foods, including broccoli, is showing promise in staving off the long-term effects of growing old.
Poor Diet During Pregnancy Can Age a Baby’s Heart
New research shows that a baby from an undernourished mother is more likely to suffer early heart aging than the child of an well-nourished parent.
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.
Getting Enough Sleep Could Help Prevent Unhealthy Stress Eating
A new study showed that stressed out employees tend to bring their stress home to the dinner table, often making bad food choices.
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.
‘No Sugar’ Labels May Not Reflect Actual Nutritional Value: Study
A new study found it is far more likely for a product to be less nutritious on the whole if it carries a “low” or “reduced” content claim.
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.
Drinking Sugary Beverages While Pregnant Increases Child’s Obesity Risk
Children born to mothers who consumed artificially-sweetened beverages versus those who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages were found equally likely to be overweight or obese, the study said.
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.
Child Breakfast Habits Could Predict Obesity
Not getting enough sleep sleep and skipping breakfast could be predictors of childhood obesity.
Fruits and Vegetables Can Slow ALS: Study
Fruits and vegetables can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a study says.
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.
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.
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.
Babies That Eat Eggs Everyday Grow Faster
New research adds to the notion of the incredible egg.
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.
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.
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.
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