New York City OKs nation’s first ban on super-sized sugary drinks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City passed the first U.S. ban of oversized sugary drinks on Thursday in its … Continue reading →
View ArticleArsenic Found in Rice at High Levels
New tests confirm that arsenic is present in a wide variety of rice and rice products, sometimes at levels that are higher than safe limits set for drinking water. Continue reading →
View ArticleToo Much Tuna Means Too Much Mercury for Kids
A coalition of consumer groups says kids should eat much less canned tuna to avoid mercury poisoning. Continue reading →
View ArticleVitamin D in pregnancy may be key for baby’s brain
By Matt McMillen WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Sept. 20, 2012 – Babies score higher on development tests if their moms … Continue reading →
View ArticleFruits Plus Vegetables Equals Happiness?
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables seems to boost life satisfaction, mental well-being, and happiness, according to a new study. Continue reading →
View Article‘Meatless Monday’ May Mean More Fruits, Veggies
"Meatless Monday," a campaign to encourage people to skip meat one day a week mainly for health reasons, appears to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables, according to the group's latest...
View ArticleEnergy drink caffeine levels often stray from labels
By Martinne Geller(Reuters) - Energy drinks do not always divulge how much caffeine they contain, and when an amount is … Continue reading →
View ArticleHigh-protein diet may help some people shed pounds
Dieters who eat meals and snacks high in protein might lose a bit more weight than those who get less protein and more carbohydrates - all other things being equal, a new analysis of past studies...
View ArticleHealthy snacks still limited in some US schools
U.S. school children searching for a healthy snack at school - perhaps an apple or some celery sticks - may find that a bag of potato chips is much easier to come by. Continue reading →
View ArticleEating in restaurants tied to higher calorie intake
(Reuters Health) – In study findings that may not surprise many people, kids and teens ate more calories – including … Continue reading →
View Article