October 25, 2016 UN expert: Junk food is a human rights concern A U.N. expert says junk food is a human rights concern.
October 25, 2016 5 foods dietitians are eating right now As a registered dietitian, people ask me what I eat every day.
October 25, 2016 3 foods that might kill you if you don't cook them right Cooking is what makes us human, according to Richard Wrangham, a British primatologist and professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University — among others.
October 20, 2016 Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at weights in the "normal" range, a new study suggests.
October 20, 2016 Glucose tablets likely better for easing low blood sugar symptoms When people with diabetes experience a dangerous drop in blood sugar, glucose tablets might be a better option than a sugary food or drink, a study suggests.
October 20, 2016 Cutting calories may dial back 'metabolic syndrome' in older adults For overweight and obese older men and women, adding calorie restriction to a resistance training schedule improves at least some metabolic markers, according to a new study.
October 20, 2016 5 foods to help you stave off colds and flu With the vibrant colors of autumn also comes cold and flu season.
October 19, 2016 Why women should wait to get pregnant after weight loss surgery Babies born less than two years after their mothers have weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of serious complications than infants delivered after more time has passed, a U.S. study suggests.
October 19, 2016 Scientists may have found migraine trigger— in our mouths Certain foods like chocolate, wine, and processed meats have long been linked to migraines, and while nitrates in those foods are often seen as the culprit, it's not entirely clear why some people are more susceptible to ensuing headaches than others, reports Quartz.
October 19, 2016 What do tweets say about our health? Tapping into the Twitter stream could help researchers understand how healthy people's lifestyles are and how to target improved public health, according to a recent study.
