Popping a couple zinc supplements at the start of cold could save about two days of sniffling, at least for adults, finds a new review.
Diet & Fitness
5 Common Mistakes You’re Making at the Gym
Hitting the gym every day is great — unless you’re doing it wrong. We’ve asked fitness experts to help tweak your workout to make it more effective.
Does Meat Gross You Out? It May Be Genetic
Who doesn’t love the scent of a juicy slab of bacon? People with two functional copies of a gene linked to the OR7D4 odor receptor, that’s who.
Study: Eating Omega-3s May Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Eating a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids — from fish, soy or nuts, for example — may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease, the authors of a new study suggest.
Should Partially Blind Triathletes Be Forced to Run Wearing Blackout Glasses?
A world-renowned legally blind athlete is suing three triathlon organizations over a controversial rule that requires all visually impaired runners to wear glasses that render them completely sightless.
Generation X Report: Men Spend More Time in the Kitchen
Gen Xers are a lot more conscious about their food than their parents were — especially the men, who are cooking and shopping more and watching food TV as much as women.
Brain Food: Berries Can Slow Cognitive Decline
Its spring, which means it’s the season for fresh, juicy berries. And that’s good news for your brain.
Why Families Who Eat Together Are Healthier
A new review of data adds to the evidence that families who eat together most often are healthier.
‘Healthy’ Foods that Really Aren’t: Nutritionists Weigh In
You’ll be surprised at the list of health foods that some nutrition experts won’t touch.
Fresh vs. Canned: Can You Get Healthy Food from a Can?
Is fresh always best? Not according to a recent study, which found that canned foods can offer as many nutrients, but more cheaply and conveniently. Here are some especially nutritious canned goods that won’t strain your wallet.
U.S. Scientists Head to Mount Everest to Study High-Altitude Effects
On Friday a team of American scientists began a weeklong trek to the base of Mt. Everest where they will remain for at least a month to study the effects of high altitudes on humans.
Tube Feeding: What’s Wrong with the Latest Wedding Crash Diet?
Some extreme brides-to-be are using feeding tubes to restrict their calorie intake and slim down before the big day.
What’s in Your Whopper? Salt in Fast Food Varies Greatly Between Countries
All French fries are not created equal. It turns out that sodium levels in the same fast food items can vary significantly between countries, according to a recent study — and can you guess which country’s Big Mac is especially …