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Eating bacon at breakfast may seem like an innocent way to start the day but new research suggests that bacon, along with other processed meats like ham and sausage, could increase your risk of early death. While multiple studies have linked meat consumption to many of the world’s most common diseases, this 12-year study specifically [...]
There has a steady and marked increase in the incidence of multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases among the population over the past 50 years or so. Why have these diseases grown? Three new studies published online this month in Nature show a possible connection between higher salt intake and autoimmune disease. While the research [...]
Should the government regulate what beverages we chose to drink? No, according to New York state Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling who struck down Mayor Bloomberg’s attempts to ban super-sized sugary beverages. The ban, which would prohibit consumers in New York City from purchasing sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces at most restaurant chains, was [...]
Do you know a child who is allergic to peanuts, eggs, or wheat? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4% of children in the United States suffer from a food allergy. Researchers in Australia have recently discovered that vitamin D deficiency in infants causes them to be three times more likely [...]
A new study suggests many vitamin D supplements are often incorrectly labeled, which could pose a risk for millions of patients dependent on the supplement. Scientists from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, OR discovered that the potency of vitamin D supplements can vary between 9-140% of the amount listed on the [...]
Are you trying to lose weight? Try taking an early lunch break. According to the New York Daily News, a study of overweight and obese people in Spain found that eating lunch before 3 PM resulted in more effective weight loss: an average of 5 more pounds in 5 months. Among the dieters, other factors [...]
Just as pot smokers celebrate the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington, a new study may make them pause before rolling up the next joint. New research suggests that marijuana may be linked to an increased risk of stroke. In a group of 320 middle-aged adults, people with a history of stroke were more [...]
A new study just might give your kids another reason to scowl at a plate of vegetables: the CDC found that leafy green vegetables accounted for 46% of food-borne illnesses in the US between 1998-2008. Although leafy greens caused the most outbreaks, poultry products caused the highest number of deaths from food-born illnesses, accounting for [...]
If you’re feeling a case of winter blues you may want to put down your can of soda and replace it with a warm mug of coffee. New research suggests the sipping sweetened drinks could increase your risk of depression, while coffee could lower your risk of the disease. Although the research focused on older [...]
Most people on diet try to limit their intake of sugar, but a new study suggests that certain sugars may be worse than others. Using brain imaging, researchers found that fructose, but not glucose, may trigger changes in the brain that cause overeating. Researchers analyzed brain activity in participants sipping on cherry-flavored drinks. Half of [...]
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