Meat eaters at greater risk for Type 2 diabetes
Meat eaters at greater risk for Type 2 diabetes A new study from the University of Eastern Finland adds to the growing body of evidence indicating that the…
San Francisco Medical Center removes all sugary drinks
San Francisco Medical Center removes all sugary drinks Patients are regularly urged by their doctors to quit drinking soda, only to leave the doctor’s…
Are any fad diets good for heart health?
Are any fad diets good for heart health? It can be tempting to try the latest diet fad like juicing or going gluten-free to lose weight or achieve other…
‘Low content’ claims on food labels may mislead
‘Low content’ claims on food labels may mislead Food labels that say ‘low salt’ or ‘no fat’ may be misleading, suggests a new…
Cooking at home? It's likely cheaper and healthier
Cooking at home? It's likely cheaper and healthier Researchers from the University of Washington School of Public Health have been peeking into kitchens --…
Eating 5+ fruits & vegetables per day may curb lung disease
Eating 5+ fruits & vegetables per day may curb lung disease For current and former smokers, eating more fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of…
Poor diet tied to nearly half of deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes
Poor diet tied to nearly half of deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes Ensuring that American diets include the right amount of certain foods may help…
Home-cooked meals with no TV, linked to less obesity
Home-cooked meals with no TV, linked to less obesity Adults who never watch TV during family meals and eat mostly home-cooked food are much less likely than…
Why homemade baby food is healthier than store-bought
Why homemade baby food is healthier than store-bought Babies who get homemade food may learn to like a wider variety of food types and be leaner than infants…
Gluten-free diet may increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure
Gluten-free diet may increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure Findings from a new study suggest that people who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for…