There’s yet more evidence that smoking cuts life expectancy, with a new study that finds the habit increases the risk of early death from all causes among older smokers. There was good news,... Read more
Middle-aged and older people who regularly sleep less than six hours a night may be significantly raising their risk of stroke, a new study suggests. As much as a fourfold increased risk was... Read more
People who drink iced tea may be putting themselves at greater risk for developing painful kidney stones, a new study indicates. Researchers from Loyola University Medical Center explained t... Read more
In a new study of California moms, women whose children had autism recalled getting less folic acid through food and supplements early in their pregnancies than those whose kids didn’t devel... Read more
Apples combine fiber, flavonoids & antioxidant nutrients in a way that is unique & unmatched by other fruits. They have no fat, cholesterol or sodium & contain potassium, vita... Read more
People trying to quit smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, according to a new study. Public health researchers at the University at Buf... Read more
A: Caffeine may slightly boost weight loss or prevent weight gain, but there’s no sound evidence that increased caffeine consumption results in significant or permanent weight loss. Caffeine... Read more
Excellent sources of dietary fiber, minerals & vitamins; their flavonoid antioxidants are found to be protective against cancers including colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung... Read more
Think sunscreen is the only way to prevent sunburn? A new study suggests there’s another way besides a tube of sunscreen and it can be found at your nearest grocery or liquor store. Spanish... Read more
Just one alcoholic drink a day can boost a woman’s risk of breast cancer by about five percent, according to a new review of existing research. Heavier drinking – three or more drinks... Read more
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