Potatoes have long been labeled as a no-go for those looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy diet. Often, they’re associated with being a nutrient-deficient carbohydrate simply because they’re typically consumed in the form of French fries, chips, or…
When it comes to diets and achieving weight loss, you may feel overwhelmed by the countless studies and articles advocating for various types of diets. Quite often, researchers and nutritionists base their dietary recommendations on individual outcomes, which can significantly…
School cafeteria meals have been causing some worry lately, especially since studies show that many kids tend to pick pizza, chips, soda, and candy over healthier alternatives available. In some schools, healthy options might even be scarce. To address this…
Mercury contamination is becoming a growing problem in California, threatening not only the environment but also the health of California residents. The historic mining operations from the Gold Rush era have left behind mercury, which has found its way into…
The childhood obesity epidemic shows no signs of slowing down. While schools have been encouraged to eliminate junk food, the issue persists — primarily due to the unhealthy foods kids consume at home. Shifting the focus of discussions on childhood…
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for everyone, but it’s particularly critical for women attempting to become pregnant to avoid obesity. This is not only to protect their own well-being but also to promote the health of their child. Numerous…
It may come as a surprise to many, but children in the United States make up a significant part of the workforce. While these young workers take on various roles to gain experience, earn money, and develop skills, they often…
If you’re one of the many people relying on multivitamins to support your health and longevity, it’s time to reconsider their effectiveness. Recent research conducted by Jaakko Mursu, a nutritional epidemiologist, showed that women who took multivitamins had a 6%…
Imagine dramatically improving your health by making just two simple lifestyle changes. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, according to Bonnie Spring, a professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, it’s entirely possible! She…
Years ago, researchers investigated the effects of vitamin C on the common cold. While they found that taking the vitamin has only a modestly protective effect, scientists at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh have discovered another way to cut your…