October 27, 2015 Pregnancy tests in Alaska bars aim to dissuade moms-to-be from drinking Alcohol use during pregnancy is among the top preventable causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, and yet one in 13 pregnant American women reported drinking alcohol in the last 30 days, according to a 2006-2010 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey.
October 27, 2015 The best way to lose weight may already be in your kitchen Raise your hand if you've sworn off sugar, cut out alcohol, and committed to a punishing gym ritual—yet those last five pounds are sticking around like an unwanted guest.
October 27, 2015 Give kids the power of choice to eat well Getting your kids to adopt healthy eating habits is not as hard as it may seem; a great start is to turn time at the dining table into an opportunity to discuss food and instill healthy food values
October 27, 2015 Lawmakers urge FDA to regulate energy drinks Two U.S. senators – Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthalare – are pushing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restrict caffeine levels in so-called “energy drinks,” which have been linked to multiple deaths
October 27, 2015 US approves genetically modified potato with lower cancer risk The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday approved the first genetically modified potato for commercial planting in the United States, a move likely to draw the ire of groups opposed to artificial manipulation of foods.
October 27, 2015 Alcohol use in movies tied to teen drinking In a study of 15-year-olds in the U.K., those who had been most exposed to alcohol use in films were also most likely to have tried alcohol, and about twice as likely as the least exposed to have been binge drinking.
October 27, 2015 6 things you should know about working with a nutritionist Kim Kardashian recently revealed to Entertainment Tonight that she hired a nutritionist to help her learn how to cook and eat more healthfully after she gained 15 pounds.
October 27, 2015 The anti-aging diet: 9 foods that fight wrinkles If you’re scrutinizing over your dull, dry winter skin and fine lines and wrinkles, you’re not alone.
October 27, 2015 5 ways to beat bloat Feeling puffy? Bloating caused by gas, irregularity, or water retention can make even a tiny tummy become anything but. Here’s how to nix the problem
October 27, 2015 Back-to-school nutrition tips As the summer winds down, millions of children are headed back to school.