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How to Avoid Losing Muscle as You Age
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- September 4, 2008
Exercise and sufficient protein can prevent the ill effects of sarcopenia, or age-related muscle decline.
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Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems
Health
- September 2, 2008
Anxiety may prompt the children to eat unhealthy foods, study suggests
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Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility
Health
- August 31, 2008
Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate
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Salmonella Outbreak Over, U.S. Says
Health
- August 28, 2008
FDA lifts advisory against eating raw Mexican jalapeno and serrano peppers
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Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Health
- August 27, 2008
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count
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Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don't Boost Diverticulosis Risk
Health
- August 26, 2008
Study disputes conventional wisdom, but other experts say those foods cause pain for some
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A New Diet From the Burger King Ad Guys
By Liz Wolgemuth -
The Inside Job
- August 25, 2008
Career conundrum: Why would the ad men who coined "Meatnormous" try to sell us on a new diet?
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Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm
Health
- August 25, 2008
Allergists recommend consulting with school staff on avoidance strategies
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Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School
Health
- August 24, 2008
Parents should go light on fats and remember their example is best teacher, expert says
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Intense Heat May Boost Tomato Antioxidant
Health
- August 22, 2008
Fat added to lycopene molecules appears to increase disease-fighting power, study says
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Spoonful of Sugar Really Might Help Medicine Go Down
Health
- August 21, 2008
Some children have evolutionary distaste for bitter remedies, foods, study finds
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Health Tip: Monitor the Mercury in Your Food
Health
- August 21, 2008
Pregnant women and young children should be especially cautious
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Bone Growth Protein Also Promotes 'Good' Fat
Health
- August 20, 2008
Stimulation of brown globules helps burn calories, hints of new ways to treat obesity
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Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
Health
- August 19, 2008
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado
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Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart
Health
- August 19, 2008
In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous
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More Juices Found to Affect Drugs' Effectiveness: Study
Health
- August 19, 2008
Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose problems
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Health Tip: Who's Prone to Iron Deficiency?
Health
- August 19, 2008
Menstruating women to blood donors, among others
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Health Tip: Keep Cholesterol Under Control
Health
- August 18, 2008
Doing so may require lifestyle changes
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Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits
Health
- August 16, 2008
Fast food access, alcohol and study load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says
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Obesity Linked to Ear Infections
Health
- August 14, 2008
Altered sense of taste may result in preference for unhealthy foods, studies suggest
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Breakfast Eggs Keep Folks on Diet
Health
- August 12, 2008
2 in the morning helped adults lose 65% more weight, study finds
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New Test Scans Beef for Mad Cow Disease
Health
- August 12, 2008
Method enables real-time identification of contaminated tissue, study says
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Weight Loss After Diabetes Diagnosis Offers Big Benefits: Study
Health
- August 12, 2008
And the improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure last, even if weight comes back
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Low-Birth-Weight Babies at Risk for Salt Sensitivity
Health
- August 11, 2008
Condition can damage kidneys, brain and heart, study says
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Stroke Risk Plummets With Healthy Lifestyle
Health
- August 11, 2008
Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds
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