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Half of Americans Trying to Slim Down

Published July 13, 2018

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter “THURSDAY, July 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a country where four out of 10 adults are obese, it’s probably good news that half of U.S. adults say they’ve recently tried to shed some pounds. They did this most often through exercise, cutting calories and eating their fruits and veggies, […]

Americans’ Obsession With Sugar Starts in Infancy

Published June 11, 2018

Americans’ Obsession With Sugar Starts in Infancy By Robert Preidt https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20180610/americans-obsession-with-sugar-starts-in-infancy?src=RSS_PUBLIC HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, June 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that Americans consume too much sugar. But that affinity for the sweet stuff starts as early as infancy, with some babies consuming added sugar that exceeds maximum levels recommended for adults, U.S. researchers […]

Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?

Published June 11, 2018

Is Your Workplace Making You Fat? By Serena Gordon https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20180611/is-your-workplace-making-you-fat?src=RSS_PUBLIC#1 HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The dilemma is all too familiar: It’s Monday morning, you walk into your office and see that someone has left a big box of donuts in the break room. Then, your co-worker tells you there will […]

What causes knee buckling?

Published June 11, 2018

What causes knee buckling? Last reviewed Thu 7 June 2018 By Danielle Dresden Reviewed by William Morrison, MD Causes Exercises and physical therapy Treatment When to see a doctor Knee buckling can be a sign of injury or damage to the knee. It can increase the risk of falling and can prolong recovery from knee […]

A Nasty Germ That Can Lurk in Favorite Foods

Published June 4, 2018

A Nasty Germ That Can Lurk in Favorite Foods By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Recalls of assorted foods and different brands of ice cream over the past few years have put a spotlight on the germ known as listeria.And though many of these cases happened during manufacturing, the potential […]

Insect Milk Might Be The Next Health Food Craze

Published May 31, 2018

World Ice cream made from insect milk, courtesy of Gourmet Grubb. Insect Milk Might Be The Next Health Food Craze Gabrielle Okun Reporter 10:45 AM 05/30/2018 Insect milk also known as Entomilk might just be the next health food craze, a spokesperson from the food company Gourmet Grubb told The Daily Caller News […]

What are the best foods for heart health?

Published May 24, 2018

What are the best foods for heart health? Published Wednesday 24 May 2018 By David Railton Fact checked by Tim Newman Heart disease is still the number one killer in the United States. In this Spotlight, we outline 16 foods that, when consumed as part of a well-rounded diet, might help to keep your heart […]

Alcohol, Tobacco More Harmful Than Illegal Drugs

Published May 15, 2018

Alcohol, Tobacco More Harmful Than Illegal Drugs By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol — and not taking illegal drugs — that pose the greatest risks to people’s health, a new international study contends.Researchers found that alcohol and tobacco use combined cost more than a […]

What Foods Can Hasten, or Delay, Menopause?

Published May 10, 2018

What Foods Can Hasten, or Delay, Menopause? By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — What women eat might determine when they enter menopause, new research suggests.After tracking more than 35,000 British women for four years, investigators found that menopause tended to start earlier among those whose diets were heavy in refined […]

Both exercise and cold burn fat, but how?

Published May 8, 2018

Both exercise and cold burn fat, but how? Published Wednesday 8 May 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Why is physical exercise so beneficial to our health? A new study reveals part of the answer, as a fat molecule — which improves cardiometabolic health — is found to be released during exercise. […]

A ‘metabolic switch’ may explain why fasting boosts gut health

Published May 8, 2018

By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Fasting for 24 hours can reverse the loss of stem cell function in the gut that accompanies aging, according to a study of mice. Why does fasting improve gut health? Intestinal stem cells are crucial for tissue repair and regeneration, and their decline as we age […]

FDA Serves Up Unappetizing Menu Labeling

Published May 8, 2018

FDA Serves Up Unappetizing Menu Labeling This article originally appeared in Economics 21 and is republished with permission. Charles Hughes May 7, 2018 Regulation After delays, uncertainty, and the hope that Congress would repeal or alter the rule, the Affordable Care Act’s mandatory menu labeling for chains with 20 or more locations goes into effect […]

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