Mushrooms may have Anti-aging Power
A team of researchers at Penn State suggest that mushrooms may help with fighting aging and improve health due to containing higher levels of antioxidants. Source: Mushrooms may Read more
Loneliness is Deadlier than Obesity
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine features anti-aging health tips, latest health news, and anti-aging research in regenerative and functional Read more
Everything You Need To Know About Histamine Intolerance
Releasing histamines is part of the body’s natural immune response, but if you don’t break down histamine properly, you could develop what we call histamine intolerance. Source: Read more
Stop Donating Canned Goods to Food Banks?
Tristin Hopper: Charity is great, but it’s best to not do it in the most inefficient way imaginable Source: I’m begging you: Stop donating canned goods to food Read more
About Binge Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Signs, Causes & Articles For Treatment Help
Learn about Binge Eating Disorder causes, signs, symptoms, and effects in this article. Eating Disorder Hope offers free information on body image, anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating Read more
The Good Food Institute: Why Good Food?
Plant-based food and cultured meat is healthy, just, and humane. Source: Why Good Food – The Good Food Read more
Worries About Antibiotics
A new study in mice finds that antibiotics may have negative health consequences Time Magazine offers this insightful article: Here’s a New Reason You Should Worry About Read more
Ketogenic diet does not “beat chemo for almost all cancers”
One of the difficult things about science-based medicine is determining what is and isn’t quackery. While it is quite obvious that modalities such as homeopathy, acupuncture, reflexology, Read more
Not Recommended: Patch Vitamins
News Flash:  Your skin is designed to keep outside substances from Read more
Babies Who Eat Rice Cereal Have Higher Arsenic Levels, Study Finds
Multiple studies have found that rice-based foods contain traces of arsenic. Now a study finds babies fed rice cereals and other rice-based snacks have higher concentrations of arsenic in Read more
Sleep Munchies: Why It’s Harder To Resist Snacks When We’re Tired
A new study finds that too little sleep boosts a signal in the body that may drive a stronger desire to eat. It’s the latest evidence linking sleep deprivation to overeating and Read more
Breaking Down The Science Of Picky Eating
What makes us dislike certain foods? And why is everyone so concerned about what you’re eating, anyway? Jane Kauer, an anthropologist who has studied the topic, helps answer our Read more
Americans Eat More Greens
Americans buy twice as many packages of bagged salad greens as heads of lettuce these days. Is the bagged stuff just as good? If it gets you to eat more leafy greens, yes. Source: As Bagged Read more
Subsidizing Crops
There’s a disconnect between what we’re told to eat and what crops the U.S. subsidizes. Many critics blame farm policy for promoting bad eating habits. The reality is a lot more Read more
Sugar Shocked? The Rest Of Food Industry Pays For Lots Of Research, Too
A recent study revealed the sugar industry’s efforts 50 years ago to shape medical opinion on how sugar affects health. But today, scores of companies continue to fund food and Read more
When Food Firms Cut The Salt, What Do They Put In Instead?
Too much salty goodness isn’t great for health. Food companies looking to cut the sodium while keeping the flavor have a promising candidate: potassium chloride. But it’s far Read more
Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have To Eat Alone
Natalie Hampton knows what it’s like to have no one to sit with during school lunch. So she created Sit With Us, an app that helps kids find friendly harbors in the crowd. Source: Read more
To Get Calcium, Navajos Burn Juniper Branches To Eat The Ash
Most American Indians are lactose intolerant, which means they need to find nutrients outside of dairy sources. It turns out that a return to traditional cooking methods can be key to good Read more
Tax Soda To Fight Obesity, WHO Urges Nations Around The Globe
A World Health Organization report recommends fiscal policies, including taxes, that hike the retail price of sugary drinks to fend off obesity and diabetes — and the related health care Read more
FDA Issues New Seafood Advice For Moms-To-Be. Not Everyone Is Thrilled
Concerns about mercury contamination have led many pregnant women to under-consume seafood. So the FDA issued a new chart explaining what to eat and what to avoid. But critics say it Read more
Unscrambling The Nutrition Science On Eggs
As more research suggests some degree of dietary cholesterol is harmless, if not healthy, the egg’s reputation is slowly returning. Yet some experts worry the science is being Read more
Eating More — Or Less — Of 10 Foods May Cut Risk Of Early Death
Too much bacon, or too few nuts, can influence the risk of death from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, a study finds. Nearly half of U.S. deaths from these causes were linked to diet. Read more
When Gluten Is The Villain, Could A Common Virus Be The Trigger?
About 30 percent of Americans are predisposed to celiac disease, but only 1 percent get the disease. A new study finds that a common virus may play a role in determining who gets the Read more
NPR asks: Is It Safe To Eat Moldy Bread?
No, say food safety experts. Molds can easily penetrate deep into a soft food, like bread. But you can salvage other foods with tougher surfaces, like cabbages, carrots and hard cheeses. Read more
Can the Anti-Aging Secret Be Found In … Red Wine?
Can red wine slow down the aging process? According to a new study published in Science, a compound found in the skin of grapes activates an anti-aging gene in mice that promotes longevity. Read more
Fish Oil Claims Not Supported by Research
The vast majority of clinical trials have found no evidence that fish oil supplements lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Source: Fish Oil Claims Not Supported by Read more
Food To Cure What Ails You: When Cookbooks Treated Meals As Medicine
At the turn of the 20th century, when access to professional care was spotty, many cookbooks served up recipes for the sick — some (brandy) more appealing than others (toast water). Read more
If Raw Fruits Or Veggies Give You A Tingly Mouth, It’s A Real Syndrome
Pollen allergies can trigger reactions to fruits and vegetables. The condition — known as oral allergy syndrome — can come on suddenly and often goes undiagnosed. Source: If Raw Fruits Read more
Do Carrots Really Help Your Vision?
The orange vegetable helps us see — but that’s different from improving our vision. That said, carrots are part of a diet designed for eye health. Source: Do Carrots Really Help Read more
Some Tuna Can Carry Up To 36 Times The Toxic Chemicals Of Others. Here’s Why
When it comes to pollutant levels, researchers now say where your tuna was caught can make a huge difference. But tracking your yellowfin to the spot it was caught may be tricky. Source: Read more
So Your Kitchen Sponge Is A Bacteria Hotbed. Here’s What To Do
For the first time, scientists have carefully analyzed all the critters in a kitchen sponge. There turns out to be a huge number. Despite recent news reports, there is something you can do Read more
This Test Can Determine Whether You’ve Outgrown A Food Allergy
Food allergies are tricky to diagnose, and many kids can outgrow them, too. A test called an oral food challenge is the gold standard to rule out an allergy. It’s performed under Read more
The FDA Will Decide Whether 26 Ingredients Count As Fiber
Chicory root. Bamboo. Soy fiber: Manufacturers can use these to add fiber to foods. Critics say this makes snack foods seem healthy. FDA will decide if these can count as fiber on nutrition Read more