Medicine & Health
The food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. However, when certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they can cause foodborne illness, often called “food poisoning”.
Dietary Supplements can be beneficial to your health — but taking supplements can also involve health risks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed.
Does it seem like boys are just growing up faster and faster these days? A new study suggests they might actually be hitting puberty sooner, but it doesn’t seem to be due to eating their Wheaties, it seems to be because of an increase in BMI.
Think twice before adding that extra kick of chili sauce or chopped jalapeno to your meal. New research shows a spicy diet could be linked to dementia.
A molecular “trick” that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, a new study finds.
Calorie restriction led to weight loss, lower cholesterol and less inflammation. Whether it extends life span and wards off disease long-term remains unproven.