In the United States, more than 25 varieties of apples are available; they vary not only in color and appearance but also in sweetness, flavor, and tartness. For example, Golden and Red Delicious apples are mild and sweet, while Pippins and Granny Smith apples are notably brisk and tart.
Study after study shows evidence of the benefits of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables — lots of them — to help prevent a host of diseases and promote good health. Loading up on produce is clearly a good thing, but it’s important to make sure you’re not loading your body up with pesticides, too.
Younger and middle-aged women who have type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk of heart disease than previously thought.
This endocrinologist doesn’t just diagnose you and send you on your way. She uses a rigorous 23-point preventive care model that gets results.
Fiber-rich foods, particularly those rich in soluble fiber, can help those with diabetes achieve better blood glucose control. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in May 2000 found those who consumed 50 grams of fiber daily compared to the typically recommended 25 grams experienced better glycemic control, lower insulin levels, and reduced cholesterol.
No need to banish nuts from the diet. They can help lower cholesterol and balance blood sugar without causing weight gain.
Self breast exams increase familiarity with the breast tissue and that makes it easier to notice if something changes.
In a recent study of Mexican-American children, many were found to already have metabolic syndrome which is a precursor to diabetes.
Around five percent of children in the United States are classified as severely obese which caries serious health consequences.
The flavonoid EGCG found abundantly in green tea was found to boost cell death of cancer cells and enhanced the effectiveness of an anti-cancer drug.
Humans carry trillions of bacteria around with us in our gut, but some don’t have as many and that may cause mild inflammation throughout the body.
Living your life with undiagnosed celiac disease can be a disaster for your health. Now, a new approach to testing can help diagnose many that previously went undetected.