Man Develops Hepatitis From Energy Drinks: Case Study
Be careful about overconsuming energy drinks – you may wind up with a case of acute hepatitis, warns a cautionary case study.
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.
Genetically Modified Potatoes Clear USDA Hurdle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved two types of genetically engineered potatoes for commercial planting.
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.
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.
The Impact of America’s First Soda Tax
After enacting the nation’s first soda tax, Berkeley has cut sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by 21 percent.
Cranberry Juice is Not the Answer for UTIs, Study Says
Cranberries have long been touted as a remedy for urinary tract infections, but a new study suggests that the health benefits may be overblown.
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.
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.
Water vs. Diet Soda: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?
Those seeking to lose weight should consider avoiding diet sodas because they could be hampering one’s weight-loss goals, a new study says.
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
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.
Probiotic Takeover? PepsiCo Looking to Buy KeVita
PepsiCo Inc. is in confidential negotiations to possibly add another probiotic provider, KeVita Inc., to its list of health-conscious beverage providers.
Naked Juice Lawsuit: PepsiCo Sued Over Health Claims
PepsiCo’s Naked brand of fruit and vegetable juices is under fire for allegedly misleading consumers about nutritional benefits.
Fast Food Fever? Those Cravings Could Be in Your Genes
Some people are hardwired with an appetite for high-fat foods, according to the study appearing in the journal Nature Communications.
Sugar, Sugar: World Health Organization Wants Countries to Tax Sugary Drinks
Citing a “global increase” in obesity and diabetes rates, the World Health Organization recommended a worldwide tax on sugary drinks.
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.
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