Mind and Body - Page 725

November 20, 2014

Wendy's Phases Out Cheap Bacon, Prices Likely to Reflect Upgrade

Wendy's bacon-lovers may soon feel a hit to their wallets.

November 20, 2014

U.S. Dietary Supplements Often Contaminated

Many popular dietary supplements contain ingredients that may cause cancer, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, but U.S. stores sell them anyway.

November 20, 2014

Low-Carb Diet Trumps Low-Fat on 'Good' Cholesterol

Over the long term, a low-carb diet works just as well as a low-fat diet at taking off the pounds and it might be better for your heart, new research suggests.

November 20, 2014

Belly Bulge Can Be Deadly for Adults

If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren't overweight or obese by other measures.

November 20, 2014

Gulf Seafood Gets Intense Safety Testing

Seafood from the Gulf of Mexico is being put under the microscope like no other kind on the market, with fish, shrimp and other catches ground up to hunt for minute traces of oil far more reassuring than that sniff test that made all the headlines.

November 20, 2014

Health Officials: 1,300 Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak

Approximately 1,300 people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in three states and possibly more, and health officials on Wednesday dramatically expanded a recall to 380 million eggs.

November 20, 2014

FTC Sues Ariz. Company Over Acai Pill Free Trials

Dreams of rapid weight loss and fake celebrity endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Rachael Ray lured customers into providing their credit or debit card numbers as they signed up online for a "free trial" of acai berry pills.

November 20, 2014

1,300 Sickened as Feds Expand Egg Recall

Approximately 1,300 people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs in three states and possibly more, and health officials on Wednesday dramatically expanded a recall to 380 million eggs.

November 20, 2014

Tai Chi Eases Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Study Finds

Tai chi eased painful joints and other symptoms of fibromyalgia in a small but well-done study of this ancient Chinese form of exercise.

November 20, 2014

Oregon Dairy Recalls Milk, Juice Products Tainted with Salmonella

Umpqua Dairy Products Co. has recalled certain milk and drink products sold in Oregon, southwest Washington and northern California after a strain of salmonella bacteria that has sickened 23 people was linked to its milk plant.