Children's Health August 2, 2016 Tobacco, fast food in easier reach of minority and low-income students Compared to schools with mostly white students, schools with higher numbers of Hispanic, black, and low-income students are more likely to have tobacco retailers and fast-food restaurants in easy reach, researchers say.
Nutrition August 2, 2016 5 simple tips to make your taco Tuesdays guilt free Everyone loves tacos, but worry they are a real calorie buster.
HEART HEALTH August 2, 2016 Omega-3 fatty acids may aid heart attack healing Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help the heart heal itself after a heart attack, according to a new study High doses, derived from fish oil and taken daily for six months after a heart attack, helped reduce scarring in the heart muscle and increase its ability to pump blood, researchers found.
HEART HEALTH August 1, 2016 Plant protein may help offset unhealthy habits People who eat more protein from plants and less from animals may live longer even when they have unhealthy habits like heavy drinking or smoking, a large U.S. study suggests.
Nutrition August 1, 2016 5 things that happened when I did a sugar detox Yeah, I eat pretty darn healthy.
Nutrition July 31, 2016 This rare disease brews beer in your stomach For some people, having a digestive system that converts ordinary food into alcohol might sound like a dream come true: You never have to drink in order to get drunk!
Nutrition July 30, 2016 Best snacks to eat late at night Dinner is over and you’re getting ready for bed—but your stomach is wide awake.
Depression July 29, 2016 How probiotics may help ease depression Probiotics have long been hailed for promoting “good” bacteria in the gut— aiding digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and antibiotic-related diarrhea.
Infertility July 29, 2016 Health risks for female sex workers and their children Many female sex workers and their children have unmet needs for medical care, which puts them at risk for serious and potentially fatal health problems, some researchers argue.
Breast Feeding July 29, 2016 UN supports 'brelfies' to encourage breastfeeding If you're hesitating about sending a brelfie, the United Nations says go for it.
Children's Health July 29, 2016 Comparison of commercial and homemade infant meals finds flaws in each Parents making home-cooked meals often provide babies with too much fat and overall calories, while store-bought meals may not have enough of the fat children need to grow, according to a UK study.