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Diet & Fitness
Want to Stay Healthy? Don’t Rely on Vitamins
Americans spend nearly $12 billion each year on vitamin supplements, hoping they will steer us away from diseases like cancer and heart attacks. But it turns out they’re just a drain on our wallets.
Exercise During Pregnancy May Boost Babies’ Brain Activity
Infants were better able to process repeated sounds, showing a maturity of brain function
Ninety Tons of Prepared Food Recalled for E. Coli
Chicken and ham in prepackaged salads and wraps could be contaminated
9 Shocking Food Facts
Think you know the rules about healthy foods and can pick the best-for-you fruit from the produce section? These facts might surprise you.
7 Foods That Won’t Be the Same If Trans Fats Are Banned
FDA Takes First Step Toward Banning Trans Fats from Foods
Linked to 5,000 American deaths each year
Fast Food Companies Relying on Social Media to Target Younger Consumers
Kids are seeing fewer ads for fast food on television, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t targeted as consumers in other ways.
Eat More Mediterranean Foods Now: Your Later Self Will Thank You
Sticking with a Mediterranean diet throughout most of your life may pay off with a disease-free old age, according to researchers in Boston.
Bad News About Your Favorite Health Apps: They Don’t Work
They promise a lot — from helping you to burn “fuel” to shedding pounds, but when it comes to making a difference in your health, these apps mostly fall short.
Want to Eat Healthier? Bring A Healthy Friend to Dinner
We eat what our friends eat, according to a new study presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association’s 2013 annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Study: More Active Teens Get Higher Test Scores
The road to honor roll may include time spent in the gym as well as the classroom.
California Kids Are Drinking Less Soda
U.S. teens may be drinking more sugary beverages than ever before, but younger kids in California are cutting back.