October 25, 2015 Scientists question link between saturated fat and heart disease "Saturated fat does not cause heart disease"—or so concluded a big study published in March in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. How could this be? The very cornerstone of dietary advice for generations has been that the saturated fats in butter, cheese and red meat should be avoided because they clog our arteries.
October 25, 2015 5 food gadgets that may change how you eat Could the days of checking nutrition labels to learn more about food become a thing of the past?
October 25, 2015 Do kids really need to drink milk? We've all heard the slogans about milk: It does a body good, it's a natural thing to drink and it builds strong bones. And many people who heard these slogans while growing up were urged to drink a few glasses of milk a day because of its health benefits.
October 25, 2015 Five espressos a day? EU food agency says stop there Drinking up to five espressos a day, or the equivalent, poses no risk to the general population, according to a European review into the safety of caffeine.
October 25, 2015 Diet soda linked to increased belly fat in older adults Older adults who drink diet soda may experience greater increases in their waist size over a decade than those who do not drink diet soda, according to a new study.
October 25, 2015 Roman gladiators' diet probably not what you'd expect, researchers find You'd figure a typical Roman gladiator to be a real meat-and-potatoes guy, right?
October 25, 2015 13 best and worst foods for people with diabetes If you have diabetes, watching what you eat is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy.
October 25, 2015 Kids eating more fruits, veggies under healthier school lunch guidelines The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) updated school lunch guidelines have increased fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income students, Medical News Today reported.
October 24, 2015 Caffeine may help boost memory, study shows There’s yet another reason to indulge in a midday cup of coffee.Â
October 24, 2015 State obesity rates hold steady; 30 percent or more in 22 states New government data shows that in most states, the rate of adult obesity is not moving.