When you think of eating breakfast, what comes to mind? For most people, they think, “If I only had the time…” or “I’m not hungry in the morning!” Yet breakfast is what fuels your body for the day and...
Sugar-sweetened beverages--sodas, coffee drinks, energy drinks, bottled teas--are ubiquitous; and sugar- and calorie-laden. Evidence points out that our penchant for such sweet bottled beverages may be fueling the obesity epidemic.
Sweetened drink consumption has risen by about 100 percent among...
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how healthy you try to eat. Those unwanted digestion problems could strike you at any point throughout the day, making you wish you held off on that last spoonful of spinach artichoke dip. But what...
Essential oils are the most concentrated form of scent products. They are used in a variety of items from candles and perfumes to cosmetics. A number of resources exist for scent artists to learn more and even purchase essential...
A new class action lawsuit claims that Pinnacle Foods, the company that makes Hungry Man frozen dinners, includes trans fatty ingredients, despite labels that claim otherwise. With numerous similar claims appearing in the news recently it makes you wonder...
Tick bites are usually harmless. They may cause a raised, reddened area or a minor allergic reaction at the site of the bite. However, if the tick is infected with bacteria, viruses or protozoa, these infections can be transmitted....
Last week the FDA approved Belviq, or lorcaserin hydrochloride, for treatment of chronic weight problems. The pill, to be combined with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, has been shown to promote a decrease in overall body weight by altering...
In February 2010, the Celebrity Mercury cruise ship departed from Charleston, S.C. The 1,800-plus passengers on board were looking forward to a fun-filled vacation in the sunny Caribbean. Instead, more than 400 of them spent their vacation in their...
In the quest to understand Alzheimer’s and other degenerative neurological disorders, researchers have been studying the impact inflammation has on brain function. Early results have suggested that chronic inflammation may be a factor in developing neurological problems, including Alzheimer’s,...
It seems that every major health organization recommends that we eat more fish. It's a fantastic source of lean protein, packed with vitamins and minerals, and extremely low in fat. The fish that are a bit higher in fat,...
