MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Want to Live Longer? Hold the Red Meat
March 12, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A hamburger or steak dinner may take years off your life.
A Daily Drink May Reduce Stroke Risk in Women
March 09, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Drinking one glass of wine per day may lower women's risk of a stroke, a new study finds.
Why Is Too Much Sugar Bad for You?
March 08, 2012, Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
What exactly does sugar do in the body that brings its negative effects on health?
4 Tips for Kicking Your Soda Habit
March 07, 2012, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Drinking soda has been linked with an increased risk of heart attack and pancreatic cancer. Here are some tips to help you kick your soda habit.
A Couple Looks More Involved When Nibbling the Same Food
March 02, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Couples looked more "highly involved" and attracted to each other when they fed each other food they'd already nibbled on, compared with pairs who fed each food they hadn't contaminated with their saliva.
5 Gas-Busting Tips
February 29, 2012, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Here are 5 ways to keep your digestive tract functioning, and prevent gas and bloating.
Most in US Don't Need Selenium Supplements, Study Says
February 28, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Taking more selenium than you need might raise your risk of type 2 diabetes, the study found.
Want a Younger Brain? Try Eating Omega-3
February 27, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
People with higher levels of omega-3s had larger brains, and did better on tests of memory and problem-solving skills, than people with lower levels.
1 in 3 Kids Drink Too Much Juice
February 27, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Many young kids — particularly those in low-income households — drink too much juice.
The Truth About Omega-3 Fatty Acids
February 24, 2012, Luke Yoquinto, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Omega-3 fatty acids may come from fish, but there's nothing fishy about their disease-fighting qualities.
5 Experts Answer: Is Caffeine Bad for Kids?
February 23, 2012, Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
MyHealthNewsDaily asks the experts to answer questions about your health. This week, we asked doctors: Does caffeine harm kids?
Citrus Fruits Lower Women's Stroke Risk
February 22, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Compounds in citrus fruits may lower the risk of stroke.
Who Will Lose Weight? MDs Predictions Often Wrong
February 21, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
If you want to know whether you’ll lose weight or not, don’t ask a doctor.
New Weight-Loss Equation: Researchers Determine Key Calorie Cutoff
February 20, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The old rule, of cutting 500 calories a day to lose one pound a week, is out, researchers say. Here's the new math for weight loss.
Arsenic Found in Organic Baby Formula, Cereal Bars
February 16, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Organic brown rice syrup, an ingredient often used as a healthy alternative to high fructose corn syrup, contains levels of arsenic higher than those allowed in drinking water, a new study finds.
Some Foods May Boost Your Brain Power
February 15, 2012, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
In order for your brain to work properly and recall memories, it must be fueled with the right nutrients.
6 Apps to Guide Your Healthy Grocery-Shopping
February 14, 2012, Amy Westervelt, TechNewsDaily contributor
New smartphone apps provide quick and easy ways to check your shopping list for sneakily fatty foods, harmful ingredients and unacceptable environmental impacts.
Cake for Breakfast? Study Says Go for It
February 10, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
You may be able to eat cake for breakfast and still lose weight, a new study suggests.
Healthy Local Economies Make Residents Healthy, Too
February 08, 2012, Chad Brooks, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
How healthy is your town?
How to Avoid a Sugar Addiction
February 08, 2012, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Eating sweet foods can lead to more sugar cravings. Here are tips to avoid a sugar addiction.
US Adults' Trans Fat Drops
February 07, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
White Americans experienced a decline in their blood levels of trans fat, which could mean a decreased risk of heart disease for this group.
'Low Sodium' or 'Lightly Salted'? Sodium Labels Explained (Infographic)
February 07, 2012, Karl Tate, MyHealthNewsDaily Infographic Artist
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued recommendations on how certain words should be used on food labeling.
Americans Still Eat Too Much Salt, CDC Finds
February 07, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Nine out of ten people aged two or older in the United States consumes more than the recommended amount of sodium each day.
Diet Soda Linked to Heart Disease Risk
February 07, 2012, Remy Melina, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
People who drink diet soft drinks every day may be putting themselves at an increased risk of heart disease, a new study shows.
Urban Schools Offer Healthier Snacks than Suburban Schools
February 06, 2012, Remy Melina, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
When it comes to food and snack selections, students at suburban schools and private schools have more unhealthy options than urban schools and public schools, according to a new study.