Wouldn’t it be nice if you could go to the store and know exactly which foods are healthy for you and which aren’t? That’s the idea behind recent “stamps of nutrition approval” you’ve seen popping up all over food packages lately. For instance, the Best Life Diet has a symbol they place on a number [...]
New research in an animal model suggests that a diet high in inorganic phosphates, which are found in a variety of processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages, and bakery products, might speed growth of lung cancer tumors and may even contribute to the development of those tumors in individuals predisposed to the disease.
The study also [...]
LoyolaMedicine.org - Moderate drinkers often have lower risks of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive loss, according to researchers who reviewed 44 studies. Heavy consumption of alcohol, however, is well known to be a cause of dementia and many other health problems.
In more than half of the studies, published since the 1990s, moderate drinkers of wine, [...]
Did it ever occur to you that the reason you can’t lose weight may be due to the fact that you are eating foods that you’re allergic to? This is a revelation to many people who have struggled unsuccessfully for years to get rid of unwanted pounds.
The prevalence of food allergies is on the rise [...]
Over 25 weight loss products with hidden prescription ingredients pose serious health risks.
FDA.gov - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers’ health at risk.
The tainted weight loss [...]
Flossing and proper dental care can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease.
Fasebj.org - The next person who reminds you to floss might be your cardiologist instead of your dentist. Scientists have known for some time that a protein associated with inflammation (CRP) is elevated in people who are at risk [...]
Quality of HDL cholesterol is as important as the type of cholesterol.
Fasebj.org - If you think that your levels of HDL or “good cholesterol” are good enough, a new study published in the December 2008 issue of The FASEB Journal suggests that you may want to think again. In the report, researchers from the University [...]
New research shows newly recognized vitamin choline in diet during pregnancy can have “genetic impact” on children.
Fasebj.org - A stunning discovery, appearing online in The FASEB Journal, based on epigenetics (the inheritance of propensities acquired in the womb) reveals that consuming choline - a nutrient and newly recognized vitamin found in eggs and other foods [...]
Amid a recent flurry of worrisome reports about plastic, a simple question came up: Could we live without it? I decided to try. For one week, I pledged to buy no new plastic and to keep the kids away from it as much as possible.
Many people may be surprised by the number of chemicals they are exposed to through everyday household products, a small study finds, suggesting, researchers say, that consumers need to learn more about sources of indoor pollution.
