Feb 15
Healthy Chicken Dinners That Meet MyPlate Guidelines
Feb 15
More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
But large U.S. government study shows there’s a lot of room for improvement to prevent complications
Feb 14
Obese Black Women at Higher Risk for Having Very Large Babies
Infants weighing more than 8.8 pounds can lead to birth complications, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, Birth Weight, Obesity
Feb 14
New Technology Could Make Antioxidants in Skin Care Products More Effective
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Related MedlinePlus Page: Cosmetics
Feb 13
Folic Acid
Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new cells. Folic acid is found in foods such as leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans, peas, and nuts. Enriched breads, cereals, and other grain products also contain folic acid. Folic acid is also available as a dietary supplement.
Feb 13
FDA Should Work to Cut Sugar Levels in Sodas, Experts Say
Petition by leading consumer advocate group and academics urges artificial sweeteners be used instead
Feb 13
Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women
Study also found combined risk from dietary calcium, pills
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Calcium, Dietary Supplements, Heart Disease in Women
Feb 12
MSG Sensitive
Are you someone who experiences symptoms like body tingling or warmth after eating foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG) and think you are MSG sensitive?
Feb 12
Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women
Study also found combined risk from dietary calcium, pills
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Calcium, Dietary Supplements, Heart Disease in Women
Feb 12
First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
Researchers think better flow of nutrients to the womb in subsequent pregnancies might explain why
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure