Millions of American women know the pain and emotional tumult of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. But a new study finds that diets full of iron from plant-based sources might help ease the con... Read more
New research suggests that fructose, a simple sugar found naturally in fruit and added to many other foods as part of high-fructose corn syrup, does not dampen appetite and may cause people... Read more
Leafy green vegetables are responsible for more foodborne illnesses than any other food, according to a new government report. But meat and poultry cause more deaths, according to the U.S. C... Read more
Dieters who ate early lunches tended to lose more weight than those who had their midday meal on the later side, in a new Spanish study. The finding doesn’t prove bumping up your lunch hour... Read more
Many whole grain products aren’t quite as healthy as consumers might think, new research contends, but some are healthier than others. “There is lots of confusion” about how to find the heal... Read more
Kids who eat fast food three or more times a week are likely to have more severe allergic reactions, a large new international study suggests. These include bouts of asthma, eczema and hay f... Read more
High in antioxidants known as flavonoids, dark chocolate delivers an awesome nutritional wallop. Studies show that modest amounts – no more than 1-2 ounces – eaten every day can reduce risk... Read more
The average American adult takes in 100 calories a day imbibing beer, wine or liquor, a new study finds. Not everyone drinks that regularly, of course, but the research shows that about 30 p... Read more
Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it’s a good time to incorporate them into your diet, a nutritional expert advises. For example, rese... Read more
Getting more sleep may help reduce overeating, a small new study suggests. The researchers also found that the hormonal process through which sleep affects eating is different for men and wo... Read more
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