Food & Nutrition

Diet may alter fibroid risk in black women

Black women who tend to eat foods more likely to lead to higher blood sugar may have slightly greater risk for uterine fibroids, suggest…    

Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say

The researchers, writing in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine on Monday, suggested taxing could be used as a weapon in the fight against…    

Taxing junk food could alleviate obesity

Researchers say an 18 percent tax on junk food would result in a loss of 5 pounds of weight per person per year.

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Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies

Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before changing recommendations for parents, Dutch researchers…    

Researchers Suggest Taxing Pizza, Soft Drinks to Curb Obesity

U.S. researchers predict an 18 percent tax on soft drinks and pizza would lower U.S. adult calorie consumption enough to reduce their average weight…    

Higher Fast Food Prices Lead to Lower Weight, Diabetes Risk

A new study that followed participants for 20 years shows both weight and risk for diabetes decreased for people in communities where fast…    

U.S. Children Snacking More; Junk Calories Leading the Rise

Children in the United States are snacking more than ever before on salty chips, candy and other junk food, according to a new University…    

Junk food tax could help fight obesity: US study

Taxing high-fat and sugary junk food is a more effective way to fight obesity than making healthy foods like fruit and vegetables more affordable,…    

New evidence that green tea may help fight glaucoma and other eye diseases

Scientists have confirmed that the healthful substances found in green tea — renowned for their powerful antioxidant and disease-fighting properties — do penetrate into…    

Packaged Foods and Obesity

The problem of obesity is now called a worldwide epidemic. Obesity has been correlated with a host of health problems, including type II diabetes…    

Chocolate lovers could be lowering their risk of stroke: Study

Giving chocolates to your Valentine on February 14th may help lower their risk of stroke based on a preliminary study from researchers at…    

Can Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Stroke?

Eating chocolate may lower your risk of having a stroke, according to an analysis of available research that will be released today and presented…    

Research reveals link between beer and bone health

A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Researchers from the…    

Get junk food out of schools

SINCE CHIPS and soda from vending machines are hardly staples of a healthy diet, Massachusetts can take a step to improve children’s nutrition by…    

The Power of Food

Most of life’s circumstances are beyond our control. Family, work and busy schedules can bring all of us a certain amount of stress and…    

Huge variation in salt content of processed food

Many processed foods contain too much salt, and sauces, spreads, and processed meats are the top offenders, new research shows.

People who…    

Canada’s food safety system fails international comparisons

Canada’s food safety system is reactive, lags behind other countries, and investment is needed to ensure it can adequately protect Canadians, states an article…    

‘Happy’ foods will put a smile on your face

Let’s kick off 2010 with some powerful foods that lift your spirits and nix the post-holiday blues.

Endorphin highs

Certain…    

Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget

The current economic climate has impacted every aspect of our lives, even our health. Many turn to fast food or unhealthy selections because it…    

Do multivitamins curb kids’ allergy risk?

Giving multivitamins to kids 5 to 8 years old does not seem to alter their overall likelihood of having allergies, hint findings of a…    

Feeling old and blue? Green tea may help

Elderly men and women who sip on several cups of green tea a day may be less likely to have the blues, hint findings…    

Birth weight, early weight gain may hasten puberty

A relatively low birth weight and early-age weight gain may increase the likelihood of early puberty, hint findings from a German study. Earlier onset…    

Kids should get moving to avoid obesity

Vigorous exercise may be an especially good way to keep kids lean, but sitting around, in and of itself, doesn’t appear to have a…    

Exercise shows opposing effects on appetite

Exercise seems to simultaneously make people hungrier, yet more readily satisfied by a meal—and differences in these responses from person to person may help…    

Eating 30 percent less meat good for health, planet

Cutting meat production and consumption by 30 percent would help to reduce carbon emissions and improve health in the most meat-loving nations, scientists said…