September 27, 2021 Quitting smoking leads to eating more junk food, weight gain, study finds A new study from the University of Minnesota found that quitting smoking leads to a poor diet, potentially leading to weight gain.
September 25, 2021 Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report A diet rich in dairy fat may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
September 15, 2021 States with high obesity rate nearly double since 2018: CDC Adult obesity rates are on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Wednesday, noting 16 states with an adult obesity prevalence of at least 35%, up from nine states in 2018.
August 20, 2021 Eating 1 hot dog claims 35 minutes off life, study suggests Researchers released a nutritional index this week aiming to inform guidelines and help Americans achieve healthier and more environmentally stable diets. The index ranked foods by minutes gained or lost off healthy life per serving, with processed meats and sugary drinks among the biggest offenders.
July 30, 2021 Berkeley passes resolution to offer vegan meals at local jails, senior centers Berkeley, California, passed a resolution on Tuesday that could mean the progressive city would provide vegan meals at its jails, senior centers, youth programs, city buildings and public events in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
July 24, 2021 Iron Age-era mummy preserved in bog still has undigested last meal A re-examination of the last meal of an Early Iron Age Denmark bog body called Tollund Man has revealed new details about his final hours.
July 12, 2021 Coffee consumption linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection Regular coffee consumption of at least one cup daily was associated with a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, according to a study.
July 4, 2021 July 4 BBQs: How to avoid food-related illnesses With many Americans readying to fire up barbeques and host cookouts in celebration of Fourth of July, a federal agency overseeing food safety has released key tips to prevent food-related illness this holiday.
June 29, 2021 Excessive screen time linked to obesity in US preteens, study finds A study published Monday suggests a link between screen time and weight gain in American preteens.
June 24, 2021 Ohio woman dead of suspected heat-related illness while backpacking in Grand Canyon An Ohio resident on a backpacking trip at the Grand Canyon has died of suspected heat-related illness amid a heat wave in the U.S. West, park officials said Monday.
