Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity, WHO urges
Tax sugary drinks to fight obesity, WHO urges Governments should tax sugary drinks to fight the global epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the World Health…
Labels don't always guarantee foods are free of gluten
Labels don't always guarantee foods are free of gluten Some foods that don’t appear to contain wheat or gluten based on their ingredient list may still…
Improve your diet to cut diabetes risk
Improve your diet to cut diabetes risk Adopting a healthier diet can help lower type 2 diabetes risk over time, while a worsening diet increases the risk,…
Food companies urged to shift from meat to plant protein
Food companies urged to shift from meat to plant protein A group of 40 investors managing $1.25 trillion in assets have launched a campaign to encourage 16…
Stress may erase the health benefit 'good' fats
Stress may erase the health benefit 'good' fats The type of fat you eat matters, but a new study from Ohio State University suggests that the benefits of good…
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss
Wearable exercise trackers may not increase weight loss For young adults following a diet and exercise program, tracking activity with a wearable device may…
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills
Omega-3, omega-6 supplement improves kids’ reading skills Supplementing with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve reading skills of mainstream…
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating
Appealing to teen impulse to rebel can curb unhealthy eating It's no secret that the teen years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened…
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty
Teen weight gain may be explained by drop in metabolism at puberty An acceleration in obesity among young teenagers could be explained by a 12-year-long study…
Vitamin D supplements may reduce severe asthma attacks
Vitamin D supplements may reduce severe asthma attacks According to a review of studies, asthma sufferers could help reduce their risk of severe asthma…