A nutrition powerhouse in a tiny package Though tiny in size, flax packs a big nutritional punch. These sesame-seed lookalikes are considered a functional food — a food that goes beyon... Read more
More than one-third of the calories Americans eat and drink come from food and beverages consumed away from home, so consumers need nutrition information when they eat out. Calorie counts wi... Read more
For more than 20 years, the familiar Nutrition Facts label on packages at the grocery store has guided many consumers in making food choices for their families. To make the label even more u... Read more
Study suggests diet, stress and family history may play a role. Why does acne still plague some women into adulthood? A new study offers some hints. Researchers from Italy who looked at 500... Read more
Athletes and non-athletes alike may overdo it, sometimes with tragic consequences Did you know that drinking too much water can be potentially fatal, particularly if not treated properly? An... Read more
Finding show importance of coping skills in tough times, researcher says Stress could undo some of your healthy food choices, a new study suggests. Stressful events from the day before appea... Read more
Researchers link this Italian staple with lower BMI By Margaret Farley Steele Pasta may have gotten a bad rap. New research suggests pasta – specifically noodles in this study – might... Read more
Findings suggest a possible increase in the risk of oral disease, researchers say By Robert Preidt Many people think electronic cigarettes are a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but... Read more
Eating potatoes 4 or more times a week linked to higher readings in study Potatoes are a popular staple of the American diet, but eating too many – whether boiled, baked, mashed or fried – m... Read more
By Robert Preidt Even when same amount was served per glass, people drank more overall if glasses were bigger, study found Like wine just a little too much sometimes? You may sip a little le... Read more
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