January 21, 2016 What to eat (and not eat) in 2016 The year is already more than two weeks old, and we’re still trying to nail down exactly what we meant when we half-heartedly decided that 2016 would be the year we “eat better,” or whatever.
January 20, 2016 Eating green leafy vegetables may lower glaucoma risk People who eat more green leafy vegetables, a good source of nitrate, may significantly decrease their risk of developing glaucoma, according to a large study.
January 20, 2016 High fish consumption in pregnancy tied to brain benefits for kids When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy it may benefit children's brains for years to come, according to a large study in Spain.
January 19, 2016 Chia seeds: The anti-inflammatory superfood When it comes to mainstream foods and beverages, chia seeds are a relatively new ingredient in the marketplace.
January 19, 2016 India lifts ban on lentil linked to paralysis as Modi seeks self-sufficiency India is lifting a five-decade-old ban on a type of lentil that has been linked to nerve damage and paralysis, in a desperate attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cut legume imports and make the nation self sufficient in the edible seeds.
January 19, 2016 Russell Simmons on being a 'Happy Vegan' Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons hardly needs an introduction -- the co-founder of Def Jam records is also a largely successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and author.
January 19, 2016 Is caffeinated flour better for you than coffee? You’ve probably heard about all the research on the health perks of your morning brew.
January 18, 2016 Teen sports faces a nutritional-supplement debate Concern is growing in the world of high school sports about nutritional supplement companies’ increasingly aggressive marketing of their products to teen athletes.
January 15, 2016 Warning labels might stop parents from buying sugary drinks - Warning labels detailing health risks associated with sugary drinks such as diabetes and obesity may convince parents not to buy these beverages for their kids, a U.S. study suggests.
January 14, 2016 Infants can get into unsecured medicines Infants age six months and younger may not be very mobile yet, but they are still often finding their way to dangerous substances, according to a study of calls to U.S. poison control centers.