HEALTH June 22 Experts weigh in on the benefits, risks of using castor oil for weight loss The use of castor oil to regulate digestion and lose weight has become a viral trend on social media. Health and wellness experts discuss the do's and don'ts.
HEALTH June 17 Ask a doctor: ‘Why do I keep eating foods that I know are bad for me?’ Many Americans fall into patterns of poor food choices out of convenience or comfort. Two doctors reveal what’s driving this unhealthy behavior and how to get back on track.
HEALTH June 7 For Alzheimer’s patients, eating pomegranates could help alleviate symptoms, study says: ‘Promising results’ Eating more pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts could help improve memory among Alzheimer’s patients, a new study has found. Nutritionists react to the findings.
HEALTH June 3 Mediterranean diet could help women live longer, Harvard study finds In a long-running Harvard study published in JAMA Network Open, women who adhered to the Mediterranean diet were found to have a 23% lower risk of death from any cause.
HEALTH May 28 For a better night's sleep, try eating more of these foods, researchers say Eating more fruits and vegetables can help regulate sleep, a new study found. Researcher Timo Partonen and dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade discussed the link between certain foods and better rest.
HEALTH May 11 Common cooking ingredient could reduce dementia mortality risk, study suggests Infusing more olive oil into your diet could pay big dividends in cognitive health, a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests. Experts offered insights.
LIFESTYLE May 3 Liver, insects, sardines — oh my!: 8 'gross' foods that nutritionists say you should eat Foods such as cottage cheese and sardines may seem unappetizing to some, but experts say the health benefits outweigh the gross factor – with many foods being rich in vitamins and protein.
Nutrition May 3 Eating one type of fruit regularly could reduce diabetes risk in women, study suggests: 'Incredibly healthy' A new study found a correlation between avocado consumption and reduced diabetes risk in Mexican adults. Several dietitians weigh in on the fruit's nutritional benefits.
HEALTH April 16 Drinking 100% orange juice is linked to surprising health benefits, study finds A study by Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice vs. sugar-sweetened orange beverages on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults.
Food-Drink April 16 Perfect pie crust today includes lard, which has returned to glory after years of bad publicity Lard, essential to the human diet for centuries, suffered a wave of bad publicity in recent decades. It's enjoying a sudden rebirth, thanks in large part to pie makers.