Family-based programs targeting childhood obesity can be good for parents, too
Nov 17, 2021
When parents are involved in programs targeting childhood obesity, they can reap health benefits as well, according to new research.
Food & Nutrition
Coffee boosts physical activity, cuts sleep, affects heartbeat, study suggests
Nov 15, 2021
A randomized trial shows "the complex relationship between coffee and health," although the work is preliminary.
How doctors can help their patients make heart-healthy lifestyle changes
Nov 4, 2021
Behavioral counseling can help adults make lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease, according to an ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ scientific statement that offers how-to guidance for doctors.
'Balance' is the key word in new dietary guidance for heart health
Nov 2, 2021
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ's new dietary guidance for improving cardiovascular health emphasizes broad eating patterns instead of narrowly focusing on any single food or nutrient.
Eating the right insects can provide nutrition … and might be good for the planet
Oct 22, 2021
The notion of biting into a bug might make some people a bit squeamish. Don't squash the idea until giving this food some thought.
Fasting during Ramadan may lower blood pressure – at least temporarily
Oct 8, 2021
Fasting during Ramadan is safe and may lower blood pressure – at least temporarily – for both healthy people and those with hypertension, according to a new study.
Food insecurity's long-term health consequences
Sep 22, 2021
Food insecurity isn't just a dilemma of getting enough to eat today. It's a problem with long-term consequences for physical and mental health, and millions of people in the U.S. are trying to cope.
Just how healthy are pomegranates?
Sep 9, 2021
Health experts sing the praises of pomegranates, but here are some things you may not know about this unique fruit called the "jewel of autumn."
Just 4 or 5 peanuts a day may lower stroke risk in Japanese adults
Sep 9, 2021
Asian men and women in Japan had a lower stroke and heart disease risk if they ate peanuts each day, new research shows.
Clues to brain health may lie in the gut
Sep 7, 2021
The gut, known as "the second brain" by some researchers, may point toward better ways to treat a wide range of mental and physical health issues.