More Tuna Recalled: Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna, Potential Health Risk
Adding to the recent recalls of Bumble Bee tuna and Chicken of the Sea tuna, H-E-B has issued a recall for over 10,000 cans...
Aldi’s Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas Recalled
If you are an Aldi's shopper, then you might want to check your freezer to see if you are affected by a recall of...
Fructose Contributes to Weight Gain, Body Fat, and Physical Inactivity
Fructose currently accounts for 10% of caloric intake for Americans. A new study has found that fructose causes significant weight gain, physical inactivity, and...
Flour Recall Expands, New Illnesses Reported due to E. coli
General Mills has expanded their flour recall due to E. coli after new illnesses have been reported. The recall includes multiple brand names and...
Beneficial Effects of Alcohol: Researchers Urge Caution on Recent Results
According a new study of over 3,000 adults aged 70-79, the apparent association between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of functional decline over time did not hold up after adjustments were made for characteristics related to lifestyle, in particular physical activity, body weight, education, and income.
Keeping a Food Diary Doubles Diet Weight Loss
Keeping a food diary can double a person's weight loss according to a study from one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials ever conducted.
Green, Black Tea Extracts Found to Lower Cholesterol
Clinical trial is the first human study to find that a tea product lowers cholesterol.
High-Fat Fast-Food Breakfast Produces Rush Of Inflammatory Factors Into Blood Stream
A breakfast of Egg McMuffin and hash browns may taste good, but its high-fat, high-carbohydrate content wreaks havoc in the body's blood vessels.
Bad Cholesterol: Genes Make The Difference
Why does it seem like some people can eat all the ice cream they want without increasing their cholesterol or gaining much weight? Because people's genes play an overriding role.
Fermentable Carbohydrate May Protect Against Obesity
Researchers tested a high-fat diet that contained fermentable carbohydrate and found that it protected against obesity, but relied on a speficif receptor. The team of...
Nationwide Potato Chip Recall from Frito-Lay Due to Salmonella Risk
Due to the risk of Salmonella contamination, Frito-Lay is recalling two varieties of potato chips sold nationally in several different sized packages, including the...
Study: Plant Sterol Pills Significantly Lower LDL Cholesterol
A pill containing plant substances called sterols can help lower cholesterol.
U.S. Soft Drink Consumption Grew 135% Since 1977, Boosting Obesity
One of the simpler ways to curtail the obesity epidemic could be to cut the volume of sweetened soft drinks and fruit drinks Americans are increasingly consuming.
Study: Permanent Weight Loss with Beans, Peas, Chickpeas or Lentils
Eating just one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, a new study suggests. Eating about 3/4...
Mega-Brands Have Mega Influence On Dietary Behavior
Mega-brands continue to rack up billions of dollars in sales each year. What is the secret to their success?
Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Foods Most Effective When Combined
Cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, almonds, plant sterol enriched margarines, oats and barley may reduce cholesterol levels more effectively when eaten in combination.
