Eating Yogurt Linked to Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure
Tufts research finds regular yogurt eaters are 31% less likely to develop hypertension.
A Double-Edged Sword: Dont Overdo Extra Iron
Recent research indicates that getting too much iron could be a concern for older people at risk for age-related neurogenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons and dementia.
Survey: Were Smart on Sugar, But Not on Calories and Weight
Americans seem to have gotten the message about avoiding added sugars,
Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Snack?
With snacks now adding up to a fourth daily "meal," are you making healthy choices? Heres help for smarter snacking.
Dark Chocolate: A Valentine for Your Health
How to enjoy chocolates health benefits without overdoing it.
Less Fat, More Fast Food in US Diet
Were consuming less fat but eating out more than in the 1970s, according to a good news/bad news report from the USDAs Economic Research Service.
FDA Proposes Sweeping Food-Safety Reforms
The US Food and Drug Administra-tion has finally unveiled proposed new food-safety regulations aimed at reducing the estimated 3,000 deaths annually from foodborne illnesses.
Fruit First for Snacking
When Americans reach for a snack, its most likely to be fruit-though its a close call over more caloric choices.
Pigment in Turmeric Boosts Blood-Vessel Activity
Effect of curcumin on vascular activity equals that of exercise.
Should You Jump on the Chia Seeds Bandwagon?
What exactly are chia seeds? They come from a plant in the mint family (Salvia hispanica L.) cultivated in Central and South America; the seeds were once a major food source for people in Mexico and Guatemala. In health-food stores and high-end supermarkets, youll find two varieties of chia seeds - creamy white and gray-black - which can be used interchangeably. Brown chia seeds are not fully mature.