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.
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.
Post-Election Stress? Try These 7 Foods To Keep Calm
As soothing and as tempting as it may seem, downing a pizza or a bag of chips might actually make your post-election stress and anxiety worse.
Do Healthy Labels Actually Discourage Healthy Food Purchases?
Researchers say that food labels change the mindset, and the plates, of diners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Simple Remedies to Cure Uncomfortable Constipation
Almost everyone has experienced the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation. Here are five remedies to alleviate this condition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marmite as Brain Food? The British May Have a Health Secret
Are the British onto something with this tangy food spread?
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.
Red Meat Doesn’t Harm Your Heart as Much as You Think: Study
Enjoy that steak — new research shows red meat has less impact on cardiovascular health than we thought.
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.
Can Sweet Potato Water Have a Slimming Effect?
A weight loss secret could lie in the starchy water produced from cooking a sweet potato,, according to a new study.
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.
Italians Are the Healthiest People in the World: Report
Could marinara sauce be the true fountain of youth?
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.
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.
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.
Cinnamon May Protect Against Damage From High-Fat Diets
Multiple studies have linked cinnamon to diabetes prevention and healthy insulin levels, and there appears to be a biochemical explanation at play.
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.
‘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.
Alternate-Day Fasting May Have Same Results as Counting Calories
Researchers found that alternate-day fasting didn’t make that much of a difference in weight loss compared to people who counted calories.
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.
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.
Turning Off TV While Eating Family Meals May Lower Obesity Rate
Preparing home-cooked meals and turning off sources of entertainment during mealtime both encourage better food choices and contribute to lower obesity rates among families.
These Late Night Snacks Won’t Leave You Feeling Guilty
Craving a late-night snack before bedtime? Check out these five easy foods that promote sleep.
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.
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.
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.
Stevia May Be the Cure for Lyme Disease
Stevia leaf extract was shown to treat the tick-borne disease better than traditional antibiotics.
Men Who Eat Garlic May Smell More Attractive to Women
In the spirit of #NationalGarlicDay, here's the scoop on a lesser known fact about this potent food.
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.
Fructan Carbs, Not Gluten, May Actually Be the Cause of Gut Issues
Perhaps gluten has been miscast as the culprit the whole time.
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.
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.
Fruit Juice Could Be Causing Your Child to Gain Weight
Data from the observational studies demonstrated clinically significant weight gain for children younger than the age of two.
Scientists Brew Probiotic Beer That’s Actually Good for You
The beer can neutralize toxins and viruses and even help to keep the immune system in check.
Stubborn Belly Fat? Try Adding Canola Oil To Your Diet
Adding canola oil to your diet might help shrink stubborn abdominal fat in as little as four weeks.
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.
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.
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.
5 Vegetarian Recipes That Will Make You Forget About Meat
It's #meatlessMonday, and we've got five vegetarian recipes to make today or any day.
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.
7 Foods to Boost Your Sex Drive
Need a little boost in the bedroom? Try some or all of these libido-enhancing foods.
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