A glass or two of wine with meals may lower Type 2 diabetes risk
Mar 3, 2022
Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol, particularly wine, with meals – but not at other times – may lower the risk for Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research.
Food & Nutrition
Eating too many sulfur amino acids may boost cardiovascular disease and death risk
Mar 3, 2022
Eating too much food containing sulfur amino acids – primarily found in proteins such as beef, chicken and dairy – may increase a person's risk of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease, according to new preliminary research.
He was in great shape before a heart attack at 33 – but not for another at 39
Mar 2, 2022
Since his second heart attack, Alex Hobbs of Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, has dropped 50 pounds by exercising regularly and eating a plant-based diet.
Research says fad diets don't work. So why are they so popular?
Feb 18, 2022
Despite research that shows they don't help people maintain a healthy weight and aren't good for you, fad diets remain popular. A look into why people love them and what they should know about them.
Sweet strawberries are so tempting at Valentine's and any day – should you give in?
Feb 10, 2022
Fall in love with strawberries, whose good looks are just the beginning of a healthy food affair.
Trying to change your body? Be nicer to yourself
Feb 9, 2022
Chief scientific officer at WW encourages people to understand, "What's in your head is as important as what's on your plate."
Quick attention saved construction foreman during heart attack
Feb 4, 2022
Since leaving the hospital after a heart attack, Peter Denton of Jackson, Michigan, has stopped smoking, cut back on alcohol, shed weight and eliminated fast food.
Sound the fiber alarm! Most of us need more of it in our diet
Jan 27, 2022
Fiber is a vital part of a heart-healthy diet to prevent disease and even help lose weight. Here's some motivation and instruction to make your eating habits more fiber-friendly.
Faith-based nonprofit gives teen moms a path to diplomas and jobs
Jan 24, 2022
A Maryland nonprofit supports teen moms to reach high school graduation and become job-ready. Its CEO and founder knows what they're going through.
Today's hot topic: Should you let chile peppers spice up your meals?
Jan 14, 2022
Packed with capsaicin, chile peppers can add heat to your diet, but don't get too fired up about some of the nutritional claims, even on International Hot and Spicy Food Day.