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Stay Safe When Cooking With Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil is a mainstay in most kitchens. While most of us can't remember a time before using this staple for storing or cooking foods, the origins of aluminum foil are interesting. Before aluminum foil, people used tin that was hammered into sheets in the mid-19th...
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You Probably Don't Need Foods With Added Protein
The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin. And with food companies rolling out high-protein versions of a huge range of foods, including milkshakes...
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Dr. Crandall: Strong Heart Will Lead to Sharp Mind
A protein called amyloid might be a common thread between cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of illness and death in aging U.S. adults. Alzheimer's affects about 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older.
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Garlic Supplement Boosts Cardiovascular Fitness
The health benefits of garlic have been researched for centuries. We know that it can help improve cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and protect against the common cold. Now, a recent study shows that taking an aged garlic supplement can boost cardiovascular...
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Coffee Boosts Longevity When You Skip the Sugar
Drinking a cup or two of coffee every day may help you live longer - but only if you skip the heavy cream and sugar, new research suggests. The research, published recently in The Journal of Nutrition, found that black coffee or coffee with just a little sugar and saturated...
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pistachio Cream
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a Salmonella outbreak alert linked to pistachio cream.?The agencies, in conjunction with public health officials in two states, are investigating an outbreak of...
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US to Drop Guidance to Limit Alcohol to 1 or 2 a Day
U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, according to three sources familiar with the matter, in what could be a major win for the industry.
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Dr. Crandall: This Vitamin Is Vital for Heart Health
Research shows that vitamin D is important for heart health, but most Americans are not getting enough of this vital vitamin. "We have found that over 50% of people out there are deficient in vitamin D," says Dr. Chauncey Crandall.
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Cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Recalled
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar cans sold in 12-pack and 24-pack cases as they actually contain full sugar content. More than 19,000 of these cases have been targeted for mislabeling making them unsafe for people with...
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Accelerated Aging Tied to Dementia, Stroke Risk
A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says. Shorter telomere length in a person's white blood cells is associated with the two brain diseases, researchers reported June 11 in the journal...
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How Proposed Changes Will Affect Food Aid Programs
President Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes by trillions of dollars could also trim billions in spending from social safety net programs, including food aid for lower-income people. The proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would make states pick...
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Study: Cycling Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Get on your bike and ride, a new study recommends. Biking regularly for transportation appears to lower risk of dementia by 19% and Alzheimer's by 22%, according to results published June 9 in JAMA Network Open.The...
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Less Weight Loss in Real-World Study of GLP-1s
Real-world results for blockbuster weight-loss meds like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound aren't as impressive as those promised by the drugs' clinical trials, a new study says. People taking such GLP-1 drugs lost just under 9% of their body weight on average after a year,...
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BowFlex Recalls 3.8M Dumbbells After Injury Reports
BowFlex, a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users. The recall follows more than 100 reports of injuries, including concussions, broken toes, bruises and scrapes, according to...
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Waiting to Give Foods Can Raise Kids' Allergy Risk
Out of concern, many parents might be spoiling their child's best chance to avoid developing a food allergy, a new study says. Allergy experts recommend children at risk of food allergies start being introduced to small amounts of highly allergenic foods starting at 4 to 6...
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Easier-To-Follow Diet Might Help IBS Patients
The Mediterranean diet might be a reasonable alternative for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who find it tough to stick with a strict prescription diet, a new small-scale pilot study says. Nearly 3 in 4 (73%) IBS patients following a Mediterranean diet experienced...
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Healthy Diet Benefits Heart Without Weight Loss
Don't get frustrated if switching to a healthy diet doesn't result in any weight loss - your heart is thanking you nonetheless, a new study says. Even without weight loss, people who adopted a healthy diet received a significant boost to their heart health, researchers...
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Why Gardening is Good for You
If you spend your weekends toiling in the soil, you're doing your mind and body good! In addition to reaping the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, research says that gardening supports a longer, healthier life by boosting mood, reducing stress, and lowering...
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Dr. Crandall: Exercise Snacks Lower Heart Risks
Get up from your couch or desk chair. It is time for an exercise snack. These shorts bursts of activity that don't require any equipment can be incorporated into your busy day, and they come with a host of health benefits. Editor's Note: The Smartest Health Tool You'll Ever...
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Dangerous Eye Disorder Rare Side Effect of Ozempic
The European Medicines Agency's safety committee has concluded that a potentially dangerous eye condition is a very rare side effect of Novo Nordisk's popular treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, it said on Friday. The condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic...
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Leave This Fruit Out of Your Smoothies
A surprising study found that adding bananas to your smoothie reduces the absorption of anti-aging flavanols by a whopping 84%. That's because bananas contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, or PPO, that turns fruits brown and is particularly abundant in bananas. The...
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Inflammatory Diet Increases Colon Cancer Death Risk
What you eat after a colon cancer diagnosis could do more than affect your energy or digestion - it might impact your chance of survival. Researchers looked at more than 1,600 patients with stage 3 colon cancer. They found that those who ate the most proinflammatory foods...
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Ground Beef at Whole Foods May Contain E. Coli
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May...
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Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea
Pepto Bismol is a go-to stomach remedy, but a new study suggests it might not help prevent diarrhea during international travel. The study, led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that people who took bismuth subsalicylate - the active...
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How Low-Calorie Diets Affect Mood
Counting calories isn't simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says. People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported June 3 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention &...