Many U.S. Shoppers Choose Low-Salt Fare
2015-04-09
Survey found about a third opt for healthier grocery items, although experts say labels could be improvedContinue Reading
Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig Beat Other Commercial Diet Plans, Study Finds
2015-04-06
However, other programs haven’t done long-term, randomized trialsContinue Reading
Doctor’s Advice May Help Prompt Weight Loss
2015-04-03
Study finds such counsel seems to helps people maintain, even lose weightContinue Reading
Excess Weight Early in Life Linked to Colon Cancer Risk in Women
2015-04-02
Study supports evidence that body size in childhood may influence cancer risk decades laterContinue Reading
Steer Clear of Raw Milk, Researchers Warn
2015-03-31
Risk of foodborne illness is much greater without pasteurizationContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery Might Reduce Serious Asthma Flare-Ups
2015-03-27
Emergency visits, hospitalizations for airway disease dropped by half after procedure, study findsContinue Reading
Kitchen Towels Can Make You Sick
2015-03-26
Researchers find cellphones a potential source of cross-contamination, too
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Health Tip: Cancer Treatment Makes Foodborne Illness a Bigger Concern
2015-03-23
Chemotherapy or radiation could compromise the immune systemContinue Reading
Gene-Modified Apples, Potatoes Safe to Eat, FDA Says
2015-03-20
Regulators also said they are as nutritious as conventional produceContinue Reading
2 Factors Greatly Boost New Moms’ Odds of Type 2 Diabetes
2015-03-18
Gestational diabetes, followed by weight gain after delivery significantly raise the risk, study findsContinue Reading
Diet Sodas Linked to Widening Waistlines in Seniors: Study
2015-03-17
But it’s not clear whether the noncaloric drinks are a direct cause, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Traveler’s Diarrhea
2015-03-12
Stick to these safer foods
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Many Women Gain Too Much Weight While Pregnant, Study Finds
2015-03-11
This increases risks for baby and mother, experts say
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Vegetarian Diet May Lower Colon Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
2015-03-09
Benefits greatest for fish eaters, researchers sayContinue Reading