New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity.
New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity.
If you're watching your weight, you may have to watch your white bread consumption, too.
If you're watching your weight, you may have to watch your white bread consumption, too.
If you lose weight too fast, you lose more muscle than when you shed excess pounds more slowly, a small study says.
If you lose weight too fast, you lose more muscle than when you shed excess pounds more slowly, a small study says.
For politicians, slimmer waistlines may mean more votes on Election Day, a new study finds.
For politicians, slimmer waistlines may mean more votes on Election Day, a new study finds.
College students tend to have unhealthy lifestyles that could increase their risk of cancer and other health problems later in life, a new study warns.
College students tend to have unhealthy lifestyles that could increase their risk of cancer and other health problems later in life, a new study warns.
Creamy butter or ice cream versus a crunchy granola bar: A new study suggests that the texture of foods influences people's dieting choices.
Creamy butter or ice cream versus a crunchy granola bar: A new study suggests that the texture of foods influences people's dieting choices.
The widely held belief that only women experience eating disorders delays men with these conditions from getting treatment, a new British study says.
The widely held belief that only women experience eating disorders delays men with these conditions from getting treatment, a new British study says.
The way your body digests carbohydrates may affect your risk for obesity, a new genetic study indicates.
The way your body digests carbohydrates may affect your risk for obesity, a new genetic study indicates.
It's said you can never be too rich or too thin, but new research suggests otherwise.
It's said you can never be too rich or too thin, but new research suggests otherwise.
For weight loss, some swear by "grazing" -- eating several small meals throughout the day -- instead of eating fewer meals at more traditional mealtimes.
For weight loss, some swear by "grazing" -- eating several small meals throughout the day -- instead of eating fewer meals at more traditional mealtimes.
Exercise, a healthy diet and good sleep can protect the body against the negative effects of stress and slow down the aging process at a cellular level, researchers report.
Exercise, a healthy diet and good sleep can protect the body against the negative effects of stress and slow down the aging process at a cellular level, researchers report.
More than three-quarters of U.S. children eat fruit on any given day, and nearly 92 percent dig into vegetables in a 24-hour period, a new U.S. health survey reveals.
More than three-quarters of U.S. children eat fruit on any given day, and nearly 92 percent dig into vegetables in a 24-hour period, a new U.S. health survey reveals.
Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, a new review finds.
Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, a new review finds.
Women who are overweight and obese are likely to experience frequent, daily insults and humiliation from strangers, family and friends, according to a new study.
Women who are overweight and obese are likely to experience frequent, daily insults and humiliation from strangers, family and friends, according to a new study.
Well-nourished, healthy and well-educated mothers who receive prenatal care have babies of similar size - regardless of differences in their race, ethnicity or where they live, a new study finds.
Well-nourished, healthy and well-educated mothers who receive prenatal care have babies of similar size - regardless of differences in their race, ethnicity or where they live, a new study finds.
Having a beer a few times a week might help women avoid painful rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
Having a beer a few times a week might help women avoid painful rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
As carbon dioxide levels continue to rise around the globe, a new food investigation contends that many of the world's crops will lose vital nutrients.
As carbon dioxide levels continue to rise around the globe, a new food investigation contends that many of the world's crops will lose vital nutrients.
Teens who regularly drink energy and sports drinks tend to engage in some unhealthy behaviors, new research suggests.
Teens who regularly drink energy and sports drinks tend to engage in some unhealthy behaviors, new research suggests.
When an expectant mom regularly eats her meals in front of the TV, chances are she'll continue that habit during her baby's feedings, a new study shows.
When an expectant mom regularly eats her meals in front of the TV, chances are she'll continue that habit during her baby's feedings, a new study shows.
A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of death.
A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of death.
Exercise can increase the diversity of bacteria found in the gut, possibly boosting the immune system and improving long-term health, British researchers report.
Exercise can increase the diversity of bacteria found in the gut, possibly boosting the immune system and improving long-term health, British researchers report.
A new drug to treat adults with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
A new drug to treat adults with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
As the number of new and stronger magnet toys being sold has increased, so has the number of kids who have suffered serious injuries after swallowing a magnet, according to new research.
As the number of new and stronger magnet toys being sold has increased, so has the number of kids who have suffered serious injuries after swallowing a magnet, according to new research.
What many parents of children with autism have long suspected -- that autism and gastrointestinal complaints often go together -- is now supported by a new study.
What many parents of children with autism have long suspected -- that autism and gastrointestinal complaints often go together -- is now supported by a new study.
Manure from dairy cows contains a surprisingly high number of antibiotic resistance genes from the animals' gut bacteria, a new study shows.
Manure from dairy cows contains a surprisingly high number of antibiotic resistance genes from the animals' gut bacteria, a new study shows.
When it comes to the communities of helpful bacteria living in and on people, "one-size-fits-all" is definitely not the rule, a new study finds.
When it comes to the communities of helpful bacteria living in and on people, "one-size-fits-all" is definitely not the rule, a new study finds.
The five-second rule -- pick up that dropped food on the floor fast if you want to safely eat it -- may have some basis in reality, researchers report.
The five-second rule -- pick up that dropped food on the floor fast if you want to safely eat it -- may have some basis in reality, researchers report.
Everybody does it, but until now researchers were unsure about the exact mechanisms behind a bowel movement.
Everybody does it, but until now researchers were unsure about the exact mechanisms behind a bowel movement.
Along with football, food is a major part of the Super Bowl Sunday experience -- but it's a good idea to choose what you eat wisely and avoid overindulging, experts say.
Along with football, food is a major part of the Super Bowl Sunday experience -- but it's a good idea to choose what you eat wisely and avoid overindulging, experts say.
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.
The grain quinoa seems safe for people with celiac disease, a new British study suggests.
As many as one in 10 women taking the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) will experience some type of heart problem, according to new research.
As many as one in 10 women taking the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) will experience some type of heart problem, according to new research.
Healthy weight loss at any time in adulthood is good for your heart, a new study indicates.
Healthy weight loss at any time in adulthood is good for your heart, a new study indicates.
Diet and lifestyle can play a role in lowering a man's risk of prostate cancer, according to a trio of new studies.
Diet and lifestyle can play a role in lowering a man's risk of prostate cancer, according to a trio of new studies.
Is there a limit to the benefits of exercise? Two studies suggest that, for certain people, keeping to a moderate physical activity regimen may be best for heart health.
Is there a limit to the benefits of exercise? Two studies suggest that, for certain people, keeping to a moderate physical activity regimen may be best for heart health.
Prescription drugs are playing an increasingly larger role in U.S. life, with nearly half of all Americans taking one or more medications.
Prescription drugs are playing an increasingly larger role in U.S. life, with nearly half of all Americans taking one or more medications.
Early menopause may increase a woman's risk for heart failure later in life, especially if she is a smoker, a new study suggests.
Early menopause may increase a woman's risk for heart failure later in life, especially if she is a smoker, a new study suggests.
Intensive insulin therapy may boost survival in people with type 2 diabetes who've suffered a heart attack, a new study suggests.
Intensive insulin therapy may boost survival in people with type 2 diabetes who've suffered a heart attack, a new study suggests.
Some reminders about detecting and treating strokes are offered as Stroke Awareness Month continues.
Some reminders about detecting and treating strokes are offered as Stroke Awareness Month continues.
High blood pressure affects about one-third of American adults and raises their risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and death, but there are many medications available to lower blood pressure.
High blood pressure affects about one-third of American adults and raises their risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and death, but there are many medications available to lower blood pressure.
Taking an aspirin a day can help prevent heart attack and stroke in people who have suffered such health crises in the past, but not in people who have never had heart problems.
Taking an aspirin a day can help prevent heart attack and stroke in people who have suffered such health crises in the past, but not in people who have never had heart problems.
