No Bone or Menopause Benefits from Soy
Women seeking an alternative to hormone-replacement therapy have hoped that soy foods, which contain a plant type of estrogen
Are Probiotics Right for You?
Weighing the evidence on how good for you these good bacteria really are. Though probiotics have only recently passed the 8 million mark in Google hits, these good bacteria
Less Sugar, But Still Lots of Sodas
A new CDC report, in conjunction with Emory University researchers, says US consumption of added sugars has dropped compared to 1999-2000
Stevia Sales Soar
As Americans consume less added sugar, theyre switching to stevia
Tea and Coffee Drinkers Less Prone to Nasal MRSA
Worried about antibiotic-resistant staph infections (MRSA)? Ease your worries-and
Dairy Helps Build Muscle, Shed Belly Fat
Maybe milk really does do a body good. A new study in the Journal of Nutrition reports that a diet high in dairy and protein
Dark Chocolate Combats Unhealthy Cholesterol
The news just keeps getting sweeter for chocolate lovers. A new review of 10 previous studies of chocolate consumption and cholesterol
Excess Salt Plus Sitting May Be Bad for Your Brain
Sitting in front of the tube munching salty snacks may be bad for your brain-and not just because of the dubious quality
The New Fat Rules
Low fat is out and healthy fats are in. Heres how to make heart-smart choices. The American Heart Association recently revised its Heart Check food certification program in a way many people might
Sodium Consumption: What, Me Worry?
Despite a barrage of public-health warnings, most people arent concerned about their sodium intake