Dehydration may impair thinking ability
Dehydration may impair thinking ability Dehydration can impair your ability to think clearly, a new study from the Georgia Institute of Technology…
Eating fast food linked to asthma, allergic diseases
Eating fast food linked to asthma, allergic diseases A new review and analysis of 16 published studies conducted by researchers at West China Hospital,…
5 healthy habits help moms reduce obesity risk in kids
5 healthy habits help moms reduce obesity risk in kids Kids whose mothers follow five healthy habits -- eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly,…
Most teenagers need food safety education
Most teenagers need food safety education A new study from the University of Waterloo in Canada highlights a low level of awareness among youth around the…
Folic acid linked to healthy brain development in kids
Folic acid linked to healthy brain development in kids Fortification of foods with folic acid, a B vitamin, not only protects developing babies against…
More weight loss tied to less knee pain for obese people
More weight loss tied to less knee pain for obese people Obese people with knee osteoarthritis, a painful joint disease, may find greater symptom relief when…
Teens' lack of sleep tied to high blood pressure, more body fat
Teens' lack of sleep tied to high blood pressure, more body fat Adolescents who don’t get enough sleep may be more likely to develop risk factors for…
Blood vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer
Blood vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer A new study from the American Cancer Society, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health…
Dieting linked with risky behaviors in teenage girls
Dieting linked with risky behaviors in teenage girls Teenage girls who diet are more likely to engage in other health-compromising behaviours, including…
'Healthy' obesity still tied to cardiovascular disease
'Healthy' obesity still tied to cardiovascular disease Women who are obese and who have been metabolically healthy for decades – e.g., they don’t…