Nutrition - Page 61

September 27, 2017

Artificial sweeteners may not be risk free

People hoping to lose a few pounds by substituting artificial sweeteners for regular sugar may end up disappointed, suggests a fresh look at past research.

September 27, 2017

Do you really need these vitamin supplements?

According to 2016 consumer survey data, 71 percent of U.S. adults take some type of dietary supplement.

September 27, 2017

This woman lost 99 pounds without following a diet

You can copy her simple plan

September 19, 2017

Heart benefit of alcohol not seen in people with liver disease

Light to moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease than teetotalers, but a new study suggests this doesn't hold true for people with fatty liver disease.

September 16, 2017

Catch of the day: The best and worst fish for your diet

You probably know that you should be eating more fish.

July 6, 2017

600-pound man determined to shed half his body weight

Ramon Mitchell, 25, gained nearly 400 pounds after turning to emotional eating to cope with the back-to-back loss of three family members, but now the once-almost-700-pound man is determined to get his health on track again.

July 6, 2017

10 foods that can help prevent prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men and there will be more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed this year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates.

July 5, 2017

Heartburn drugs tied to greater mortality

Widely used heartburn drugs are associated with increased risk of death, and the longer a person uses the drugs, the greater the risk, new research suggests.

July 5, 2017

Can you still trust the USDA Certified Organic label?

In response to recent cases of organic fraud, we take a hard look at what the organic label guarantees—and what it does not.

July 3, 2017

Prolonged breast-feeding ups risk of severe dental cavities

Breast-feeding at age 2 or older increases a child's risk of severe dental caries by the time they're 5, independently of how much sugar they get from foods, researchers say.