March 11, 2016 African Americans at higher dementia risk than other racial groups Dementia afflicts black people and American Indians more than other racial groups in the U.S., according to a recent study highlighting dramatic disparities in the prevalence of the disease.
March 10, 2016 Years of taking popular diabetes drug tied to risk of B12 deficiency People taking metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication, for several years may be at heightened risk of vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia, according to a new analysis of long-term data.
March 10, 2016 Can bright light at night lead to obesity? Obesity rates may surge in places where artificial lights blaze all night compared to communities where people tend to live in darkness after the sun goes down, a recent study suggests.
March 8, 2016 Kids who skip lunch are missing out on essential nutrients Reuters Health - Children who skip lunch may not be getting enough vitamins and minerals from the rest of their meals and snacks, a study suggests.
March 8, 2016 High-glycemic diet linked to lung cancer risk A diet heavy on white bread and other high-glycemic index (GI) foods may increase an individual’s risk of lung cancer, according to a new study.
March 8, 2016 The truth about your seltzer habit For anyone who loves fizzy water, picking out a bottle can be a little tricky.
March 8, 2016 5 energy boosting foods you should add to your day We all know that feeling, 3 p.m. rolls around and we get that midday crash.
March 7, 2016 How to fight inflammation with food Inflammation is hot topic these days because it’s the root cause of many unwanted symptoms and health issues.
March 7, 2016 New study exposes 'dangerous' effects of Paleo diet The Paleo diet has been embraced by athletes, celebrities, and countless other meat and vegetable eaters who have followed the ancient way of eating, but new information is shedding light on the famous plan's true effects.
March 7, 2016 How bad is it to eat cheese with mold on it? The situation: You bought a really nice wedge of Parmesan that you've been meaning to dig into all week, but when you finally pull it from the fridge and get ready to grate it over your pasta, you see it: Fuzzy, greenish-blue spots of mold have sprouted all over your expensive cheese.