A daily multivitamin doesn’t protect against heart attack, stroke or heart-related death, according to a new large-scale study among men
Diet
Why Even Healthy People Should Watch Their Salt Intake
Everyone is eating too much salt, says the American Heart Association
To Lose Weight, It Helps to Train the Brain First
Losing weight may be like any other behavior — it takes practice
Can Chickpeas and Lentils Help Control Diabetes?
What you eat can lower the risk of diabetes. But which foods have the strongest effect?
A Daily Multivitamin Reduces Cancer Risk in Older Men
There hasn’t been strong evidence to support the idea that vitamins can combat cancer—until now.
Study: Weight Watchers Works Better than Clinical Weight Loss Programs
Another study endorses the effectiveness of the ubiquitous, points-based weight loss program
Mom’s Exposure to Mercury Linked to Kids’ ADHD Symptoms
Aside from occupational exposure, most people are exposed to mercury by eating fish — yet eating fish is good for moms and babies. So, what are pregnant women to do?
Make Over Your Diet in One Week: 7 Days of Healthier Meals
Stocking your fridge and pantry with the right foods is crucial for eating better, but you also want to keep your menu from getting stale or boring. So, we asked nutrition experts for a week of meal ideas that meet the …
Guide: The 31 Healthiest Foods of All Time (with Recipes)
The food guide to end all food guides: here are the healthy foods you should be eating now
BPA Linked with Obesity in Kids and Teens
Researchers say unhealthy diets and lack of exercise aren’t the only culprits in obesity. BPA may share some of the blame.
A Salty Diet Is a Recipe for High Blood Pressure in Kids Too
Eating too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure in adults. Is a salty diet as dangerous for kids?
Omega-3 Supplements Don’t Lower Heart Disease Risk After All
If you want to protect your heart, stick to exercise and a healthy diet, and pass on the fish oil pills, says a new study.
Can Love Handles Kill? Having a Paunch May Be Worse than Being Obese
Fat cells in a protruding belly may be different from fat cells elsewhere in the body—and more hazardous to your health
