MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Is There Such Thing as Healthy Fast Food?
May 24, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Two recent studies looked at whether fast food is becoming any healthier. Here's what they found.
Kava Plant May Treat Anxiety
May 20, 2013, Bahar Gholipour
The roots of the kava plant may offer a treatment for anxiety that has fewer side effects that standard medications.
ADHD Drug May Spur Brain Changes, Study Suggests
May 15, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Long-term treatment with ADHD medications may impact the way patients respond to the drugs.
Eating Peppers May Lower Parkinson's Risk
May 09, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Eating peppers may lower the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.
'Go Nuts' and Still Lose Weight
May 08, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Although nuts are high in fat, eating them can still be good for you.
Grocery Shopping While Hungry Not Good Idea, Science Confirms
May 06, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Grocery shopping while hungry may lead to unhealthy food choices.
5 Types of Fungus in Capri Sun — But Are They Harmful?
May 02, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Five types of fungus have been identified in the popular kids' juice drink Capri Sun, researchers say.
Is That Burger Really Worth 3 Hours at the Gym?
May 01, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Instead of the calorie counts, food was labeled with exactly how many miles you would have to walk to work that item off?
Raw Milk Sickened Scores Despite Inspections
May 01, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
A dairy linked with a disease outbreak had minimal deficiencies, and even tested its milk more than required.
5 'Hidden' Sources of Caffeine
April 30, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Some sources of caffeine are not obvious.
HPV Vaccine: What If You Miss a Dose?
April 30, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Many people start the three-dose series, but don't finish it. What should they do?
Stroke Risk: Why Health Habits Matter in Children, Teens
April 24, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
A study of people who lived in the "stroke belt" during their teens may shed light on the role these years play in the risk of stroke later in life.
4 Tips for Making Healthy Meals for Kids
April 24, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Making a healthy meal for kids on busy days is a challenge. Here are a few tips to make it easier.
Top Meats That Can Make You Sick
April 23, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Chicken and ground beef top the list of risky meats.
Bittersweet News: Chocolate May Trigger Acne
April 23, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Eating chocolate may cause changes in the immune system, which can aggravate acne.
11 Interesting Facts About Hangovers
April 15, 2013, Lauren Cahoon Roberts, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Science reveals some fascinating truths about a miserable morning after.
Unhealthy Trade-Off: Making Dinner Eats Into Gym Time
April 12, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
We're all crunched for time. Do we sacrifice getting in a workout at the expense of making a healthy dinner?
Drink Size Limits Could Backfire, Study Suggests
April 10, 2013, Trevor Stokes, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Restricting drink sizes could actually lead consumers to consume more sugar-filled drinks, a new study suggests.
Is Your Diet Making You Look Older?
April 10, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Studies suggest that blood sugar levels are linked with how old we look.
To Fight Hunger, Try Jumping Up and Down
April 09, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Exercise that involves moving your body vertically might suppress hunger more than other types of exercise, a new study suggests.
Sizing Up Meals: Kids Eat More Using Adult Plates
April 08, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Kids eat more when they're using big plates, a new study says. Alas, the effect was not seen when it came to eating vegetables.
New Culprit in Red Meat Linked with Heart Disease
April 07, 2013, Cari Nierenberg, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
New research points a finger at nutrient in meat that may be more closely tied to this leading killer.
Which States Have the Highest Hypertension Rates?
April 04, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
One-third of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but the rate varies widely from state to state, a new report says.
4 Foods that May Fight Belly Fat
April 03, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
There is some scientific evidence that eating certain foods may fight belly fat. Here's a look at four of these foods.
97% of Restaurant Kids' Meals Are Unhealthy, Consumer Group Says
March 28, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Most kids' meals offered at chain restaurants aren't very nutritious.