March 17, 2016 In sweet-toothed Britain, sugary soda levy may have limited impact With its surprise move to tax sugary drinks, Britain joins several Western countries battling a key suspect in rising rates of obesity and diabetes, but health and industry experts say the levy is limited and its effect may be small.1
March 15, 2016 How to answer your body's food cravings We all feel the urge to eat foods that may not serve our health and weight goals. But could these cravings really be a warning that we’re malnourished? Dr. Manny talks with Alexandra Jamieson, author of “Women, Food and Desire” about easy options to answer your body’s real needs
March 15, 2016 Kids eating nuts despite rise in allergies About one-third of U.S. children and teens eat nuts on any given day, mostly in the form of seeds and nut butters, according to a new government report.
March 15, 2016 National Nutrition Month: 5 easy ways to improve your health March is National Nutrition Month, sponsored by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and dedicated to helping Americans eat more healthfully.
March 14, 2016 Skimping on sleep may activate the 'munchies' Getting too little sleep may activate the same chemical pathways in the brain that are involved in heightened attraction to and enjoyment of junk food associated with marijuana use - also known as "the munchies" - according to a small U.S. study.
March 14, 2016 Animal study links Splenda to cancer Sure, the idea of getting your sugar fix without the calories always seems enticing, but new research suggests that Splenda—an artificial sweetener recently considered safe—may contribute to serious health problems like cancer.
March 11, 2016 'Ultra-processed' foods account for 3 in 5 of our calories Lots of people talk a good game about eating more natural foods, but a new study suggests that the convenience of "ultra-processed" meals is just too hard to resist.
March 11, 2016 African Americans at higher dementia risk than other racial groups Dementia afflicts black people and American Indians more than other racial groups in the U.S., according to a recent study highlighting dramatic disparities in the prevalence of the disease.
March 10, 2016 Years of taking popular diabetes drug tied to risk of B12 deficiency People taking metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication, for several years may be at heightened risk of vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia, according to a new analysis of long-term data.
March 10, 2016 Can bright light at night lead to obesity? Obesity rates may surge in places where artificial lights blaze all night compared to communities where people tend to live in darkness after the sun goes down, a recent study suggests.
