Vegetable intake tied to artery health for older women
Vegetable intake tied to artery health for older women Elderly women who eat more vegetables may be less likely to develop hardening of the arteries, a study…
Heavy kids who normalize weight in childhood avoid extra diabetes risk
Heavy kids who normalize weight in childhood avoid extra diabetes risk Although being overweight as a child increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in…
Coffee in California to have cancer warning
Coffee in California to have cancer warning Starbucks and other coffee sellers must put a cancer warning on coffee sold in California, a Los Angeles judge has…
Obesity & overweight tied to shorter life, more years with heart disease
Obesity & overweight tied to shorter life, more years with heart disease Obese people have shorter lives and even those who are just overweight spend more…
Losing sleep can make it harder to lose body fat
Losing sleep can make it harder to lose body fat Even when cutting calories helps people lose weight, they may have a harder time getting rid of excess body…
The "ripple effect": Weight loss contagious among couples
The "ripple effect": Weight loss contagious among couples When one-half of a couple embraces good health, there’s a higher likelihood that the other…
Want your teen to like vegetables? Add spices.
Want your teen to like vegetables? Add spices. A dash of cumin or dill might help convince high school students to load up their plate with vegetables during…
Salt tied to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy diet
Salt tied to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy diet People who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may still have an increased risk of…
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood
Dieting pressure in teens tied to weight problems in adulthood Adults who were pressured by their parents to diet during adolescence may have a higher risk of…
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk People who consume mostly packaged processed foods and drinks with many unpronounceable ingredients may be more…