Salty diet tied to unhealthy blood vessel changes in teens
Salty diet tied to unhealthy blood vessel changes in teens Findings of a new study presented on May 8 at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in San…
Potential harm of energy drinks – it’s not the caffeine
Potential harm of energy drinks – it’s not the caffeine Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood…
Lower sodium diet might not lower blood pressure
Lower sodium diet might not lower blood pressure A new study that followed more than 2,600 men and women for 16 years found that consuming less sodium…
Trans fat ban reduces health risks
Trans fat ban reduces health risks People living in areas that restrict trans fats in foods had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to…
Yo-yo dieting harmful for people with heart disease
Yo-yo dieting harmful for people with heart disease For overweight people with heart disease, losing and regaining weight may be more dangerous than not…
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…
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…
Fasting diet lowers risk factors for major diseases
Fasting diet lowers risk factors for major diseases Following a diet that mimics fasting may reduce risk factors for disease in generally healthy people,…
Skipping breakfast, eating late bad for your heart
Skipping breakfast, eating late bad for your heart Planning meals and snacks in advance and eating breakfast every day may help lower the risk of…
Eating hot red chili peppers tied to longevity
Eating hot red chili peppers tied to longevity If you like spicy food you might live longer, say researchers at the Larner College of Medicine at the…