Tea and Coffee Drinkers Less Prone to Nasal MRSA
Worried about antibiotic-resistant staph infections (MRSA)? Ease your worries-and
Sodium Consumption: What, Me Worry?
Despite a barrage of public-health warnings, most people arent concerned about their sodium intake
Saw Palmetto Ineffective for Enlarged Prostate
Saw palmetto has flunked again in a trial of claims that it can reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)-even at levels three times
28% of Americans Cant Cook
Preparing more meals yourself at home is one of the surest ways to start eating more healthily
Routine PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer Nixed
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says healthy men dont need routine PSA (prostate specific antigen) screening
Denmark Introduces a Tax on Saturated Fat
Like Hamlet, butter lovers may conclude theres something rotten (or maybe rancid?) in Denmark
Tufts Unveils New MyPlate for Older Adults
Just as the federal government updated its food pyramid with the new MyPlate
Better for You Foods Also Better for Profits
Healthier foods are also good for the bottom line, according to a new report from the Hudson Institute
Who Confirms Food Additives Are Safe? Not Always the FDA
If you assume the government has checked the safety of all the additives in your food
Consumers Tired of Avoidance Products
Diet is out and zero is in, according to the market-research firm Datamonitor