January 7, 2017 Best foods to avoid a winter cold While the winter season brings lots of festivities and fun, it also tends to be the time we see an uptick in colds.
January 6, 2017 The do’s and don’ts of protein Protein is good for you… if you’re eating it right. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the most out of what you put in your body.
January 5, 2017 5 pieces of basically useless nutrition advice It’s important to understand how food interacts with your body, but too much information can do more harm than good.
January 4, 2017 Stores may steer teen boys to supplements doctors advise against Employees at health food stores often recommend supplements like creatine and testosterone to teen boys even though these products pose serious health risks, a U.S. study suggests.
January 4, 2017 US News ranks best diet plans for 2017 An estimated tens of millions of Americans will hit the gym and purge their pantries this month in hopes of slashing pounds and improving their health for the new year.
January 4, 2017 Heavy drinking tied to higher risk of heart attacks Alcohol abuse may increase the risk of heart attacks and other cardiac problems even in people who don't have a family history of heart disease or other known risk factors, a study suggests.
January 4, 2017 Low iron levels may be linked to hearing loss When people have low levels of iron in their blood, they may develop a condition called iron deficiency anemia, which is known to have wide-ranging effects throughout the body, and now, a new study suggests that this condition may be linked to hearing loss as well.
January 4, 2017 Omega-3 fatty acids linked to lower risk of heart disease Omega-3 fatty acids in fish and dietary supplements are associated with lower odds of heart disease even in people already at elevated risk because of excessive levels of fats or bad cholesterol in their blood, a research review suggests.
January 3, 2017 Make your New Year's resolutions 'SMART' When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, weight loss ranks among the most common goals set.