School Soda Bans Don't Cut Kids' Consumption Kids down a similar amount of soda and other sugary drinks whether or not their schools ban the beverages, suggests a new study
Patent on Pot Are they confused in Washington, D.C., or just deceptive? That is the burning question. You be the judge. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency "The FDA noted "that no sound scientific studies supported medical use of marijuana for treatment in the United States, and no animal or human data supported the safety or efficacy of marijuana for general medical use." This statement was released to the general public after the Feds filed a patent on pot, to corner the market on many of its medicinal uses.
Study Underlines Marijuana Link to Psychosis People who use cannabis in their youth dramatically increase their risk of psychotic symptoms, and continued use of the drug can raise the risk of developing a psychotic disorder in later life
Thanksgiving: When teens don't eat like the rest of the family Some families gathering for Thanksgiving this week may have something to argue about besides politics: what to do when teens at the table follow a different diet than everyone else.
Meals That Won't Break The Bank Contrary to popular belief, even in tough economic times you can still lose weight and eat right. Sometimes the most expensive food options can be the highest in calories. Eating healthy isn't about expensive prepared foods or organic products. Here are some tips of how to save money and calories while at the grocery store, as well as delicious and healthy dinners for just $3 or less.
The surprising health benefits of beer If you’re got party plans for St. Patrick's Day, don’t be afraid to knock back a cold one. Beer has several surprising health benefits.
Food on the Move From NYC to LA and several cities in between, traditional hot dog stands and food carts have evolved to something bigger and better. Mobile food trucks are making a name for themselves offering fresh, made-to-order menu items from a wide variety of cuisines. Well said in the Wall Street Journal article about food trucks, "The new breed of lunch truck is aggressively gourmet, tech-savvy and politically correct."
Industry Debuts New U.S. Food Labels, Critics Pan U.S. grocers joined with food and drink makers to unveil a new system on Monday for putting nutritional information on packages ahead of plans from U.S. regulators, who have called for clear and accurate labels to help fight obesity
5 easy, low-fat cooking methods Simple techniques for no-fuss, no-stress, and delicious healthy cooking
