December 11, 2015 Does rinsing fruit before you eat it actually do anything? Of course we all know that we’re supposed to wash fruits and vegetables before we eat them.
December 10, 2015 'Social jet lag' linked to risk of diabetes and heart disease Need another reason to loathe your alarm clock?
December 10, 2015 7 packaged foods nutritionists actually want you to eat Packaged foods get a pretty bad rap, and rightly so.
December 10, 2015 9 burning health questions people asked Google in 2015 Chances are, one of the first places you turn for quick information on everything from that new diet fad to a troubling rash to a cough that won’t quit is your handy search engine (although if you have a medical concern, there’s no substitute for an IRL appointment with your doctor).
December 8, 2015 Nearly half of eligible US adults don't take cholesterol drugs Roughly one third of U.S. adults should be on cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to current guidelines, but almost half of these people aren't taking the medications, a recent study finds.
December 8, 2015 Two hospitalized, nearly 200 sickened in Seattle norovirus outbreak Nearly 200 people who attended a catered party at a downtown Seattle office building have become ill with norovirus, a public health official said on Monday.
December 8, 2015 Which is healthier: coffee or tea? A colleague recently came to me asking what’s better: coffee or tea?
December 7, 2015 Pancakes vs. French toast: Which is healthier? In the realm of sweet breakfasts, only two dishes reign supreme: pancakes and French toast.
December 7, 2015 Low-carb diet doesn't always cut diabetes risk after pregnancy For women who develop diabetes during pregnancy, low-carbohydrate diets may not necessarily help keep the disease at bay after the baby arrives, a U.S. study suggests.
December 7, 2015 9 ways to ease holiday heartburn and acid reflux Between over-indulging on fried appetizers, carb-heavy casseroles and decadent desserts, it’s no wonder most people will get a bout of acid reflux (a.k.a.
