MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Diabetes Reversed in Patients on Extreme Diet
June 27, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
An extreme diet of just 600 calories a day may reverse diabetes in some patients.
25% of Calories Now Come from Snacks
June 24, 2011, Luke Yoquinto, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
We're spending more time snacking, too.
You Go, Grill: How to Have a Healthier Cook Out
June 23, 2011, Maureen Salamon, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Nutritionists still give the green light to cookouts, but suggest tips for a healthy meal.
Does Your Diet Put You at Risk for Esophageal Cancer?
June 22, 2011, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Focusing on healthy food groups, rather than individual vitamins, is what helps lower cancer risk.
Mystery Ingredient in Coffee Wards Off Alzheimer's
June 21, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
But decaf just won't do the trick.
Steak Made from Human Excrement: Is It Safe?
June 17, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
While the concept of eating food derived from poop may not exactly be appetizing, in theory, it's safe, experts say.
Infographic: Types of Weight Loss Surgery
June 17, 2011, Ross Toro, MyHealthNewsDaily Infographic Artist
MyHealthNewsDaily explains how these procedures differ.
Sobering Study: Most Don't Know What 'Sensible Drinking' Is
June 17, 2011, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Do you know how much is bad for your health?
'Magic Mushrooms' Could Treat Depression & Addiction
June 15, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily
The hallucinogen found in magic mushrooms could help treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and even addiction.
Junk Food More Tempting When You're Sleepy
June 13, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
If you're sleepy, you're brain may be less able to stop you gorging on junk food.
11 Surprising Things That Can Make Us Gain Weight
June 10, 2011, by Amanda Chan
Eating too much and not exercising may be the main causes of obesity, but it turns out they aren't the only things that build the bulge.
Are Doctors Ignoring Patients' Weighty Issues?
June 10, 2011, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Not enough doctors are engaging in behavior interventions with their patients, researchers said.
America's Bad Eating Habits Get Even Worse
June 09, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Fewer Americans are engaging in healthy behaviors than were a year ago.
Nicotine's Appetite-Suppressing Power Could Be Used for Weight Loss
June 09, 2011, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Here's the skinny on why smokers are thinner.
Popular List of Best Diets Is Misleading, Experts Say
June 09, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The "best diets" list from U.S. News & World Report fails to distinguish between fad diets and healthy eating habits that can be maintained for life, experts say.
Arsenic in Chicken Leads to Stopped Drug Sales: FDA
June 08, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The company that manufactures an animal drug that has been used since the 1940s to fatten up chickens is voluntarily halting sales of the drug, following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report.
Virtual Weight Loss: Online Meetings Yield Healthy Results
June 07, 2011, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Virtual workouts don't burn any real-life calories, but they may build participants confidence in their ability to exercise.
Experts Yo-Yo on Health Benefits of Yo-Yo Diet
June 06, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Losing weight and gaining it right back again is still better for your health than remaining obese.
6 Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
June 02, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The new food plate unveiled by the U.S. government today sends a clear message: eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are six easy ways to get more of these important foods into your diet.
Will USDA's New 'Plate' Icon Make a Difference in American Diets?
June 02, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
While the idea for the plate is well-intentioned, some say the new icon will make little difference unless proper nutrition education is provided to Americans, children and adults alike.
High Amounts of Calcium Don't Lower Bone Fracture Risk
May 24, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The recommended amounts of calcium differ for women of different ages and for women who live in different countries.
Something Fishy: Baked, Broiled Fish Cuts Heart Failure Risk
May 24, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
But fried fish raises heart failure risk by 48 percent.
Coffee's Perks: Studies Find 5 Health Benefits
May 18, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Coffee has been shown in studies to ward off certain cancers and slash the risk of diabetes.
U.S. Immigrants Get Supersized
May 12, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Immigrants to the United States may be packing on the pounds in part because of a desire to fit in with the citizens of their new country.
Coffee Protects Against Type of Breast Cancer
May 11, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Women who drink five cups of coffee a day are 57 percent less likely to develop the cancer than women who drink less than a cup of coffee a day.