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.
These Foods Can Naturally Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
You’re probably used to applying sunscreen, but you can also protect your skin naturally through your diet.
Dairy-Free Diets Could Harm Young People’s Bone Health
The trend of young people switching to dairy-free diets is concerning in that they may not be getting enough vitamins necessary for bone health.
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.
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?
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.
Healthy Eating: The Effect on Your Brain
Researchers discovered a direct link between higher daily fruit and vegetable consumption and cognitive scores among adults.
Diet Soda Linked to Obesity and Heart Disease
A new study finds that drinking diet soda actually leads to long-term weight gain among other health complications.
Ice Cream for Breakfast? Study Says It Can Make You Smarter
Researchers found that eating ice cream for breakfast could improve a person’s alertness and mental performance throughout the day.
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.
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.
Daily Coffee Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Says Study
Coffee contains an abundance of micronutrients and antioxidants, and researchers discovered in animal trials that one compound in particular helps the body regulate fasting glucose levels
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Doctor Just Created a Slimming Chocolate
After developing a variety of supplements that help to better your body from the inside out, Dr. Amy Lee and the Nucific brand are combining two ideas that are usually an oxymoron: slimming and chocolate.
Vitamin B3 May Prevent Birth Defects and Miscarriages: Study
To understand more about vitamin B3 and its role in pregnancy, researchers turned to the mice model.
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.
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.
Now That’s Cool: Cinnamon Could Lower Your Body Temperature
You might be able to use a sprinkle of cinnamon to help cool off from a spicy meal, new research suggests.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Indulge During the Holidays Without Packing on Pounds
The holidays are a time of indulgence, but enjoying traditional holiday foods doesn’t necessarily mean ditching your diet.
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 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.
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.
Avocados Could Treat Metabolic Syndrome
In addition to reducing cholesterol levels, eating this fatty and fibrous fruit can aid in weight loss, therefore staving off the threat of type II diabetes.
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.
Now You Can Drink Your Water and Eat It, Too
Believe it or not, this ball of water is entirely edible.
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.
3 Myths About Healthy Eating From ‘The Plant Paradox’ by Dr. Steven R. Gundry
Dr. Steven Gundry's new book, "The Plant Paradox," aims to challenge your idea of 'healthy' foods and offer better alternatives for reshaping your diet to focus on gut 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.
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.
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.
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.
TV Cooking Shows Might Be Failing Safety Standards
A study found that cooking TV shows overlook safe food-handling practices, influencing millions of viewers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Italians Are the Healthiest People in the World: Report
Could marinara sauce be the true fountain of youth?
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.
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.
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.
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