A poll has found that most Americans lack a basic knowledge of health and exercise. The average score on the poll, sponsored by the fitness equipment maker Nautilus, was 42 out of 100.
Although white carbs such as rice and bread make a filling component of any meal, they are not good for the body when consumed excessively. In a recent study among post-menopausal women, these types of carbohydrates can actually increase the risk of depression
A toxic algae bloom in the Pacific Ocean now stretches from California to Alaska, threatening fisheries and tourism. The algae bloom is growing because of warmer than usual temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.
The FDA has proposed that companies state the amount of added sugar in their products as a percentage of the recommended daily calorie intake. This information would be part of the Nutrition Facts label on food packaging.
The price for certain medications is being called outrageous and the pharmaceutical industry is under pressure. High prices for drugs are causing consternation on the state level, where they can bust Medicaid budgets.
A study has found that coffee drinkers appear to be half as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as people who do not drink coffee. Habitual coffee drinkers were 54% less likely to develop diabetes when compared to those who did not drink coffee, even after accou…
Various studies and the media have already told us the painful truth: most fast food joints serve you unhealthy food. In fact, a particular serving of burger can contain a thousand calories with extra fat, sodium, and sugar than what’s recommended on a daily…
A large review and analysis of the medical literature has found that people who have schizophrenia are three times more likely to smoke than those who do not. The study found that 57% of people diagnosed with schizophrenia for the first time were smokers and …
