Red Beet Cranberry Sauce
Holiday or, Christmas Dinner on a festive table with cranberries, candles lit, wine glasses and a lit Christmas tree in the background with red beet cranberry sauce on the table
DIY Natural Bug Repellent
There’s nothing better than a warm summer night… right? That’s until those pesky mosquitos decide to join you for the evening. But fear not, you can make your own DIY natural bug repellent with essential oils: 30 drops of citronella oil Small spray bottle (we...Cancer May Be a Hidden Danger to the Heart: Report
People with cancer could be suffering silent, unseen heart damage due to their malignancy, a new study from Austria reports.
Exposure to BPA in Pregnancy Tied to Low Birth Weight in Girls: Study
The plastics chemical BPA appears to be linked with low birth weight among baby girls, a new study reports.
Artificial Sweeteners Promote Obesity
Many people consume artificial sweeteners, especially in “diet” soft drinks, thinking it will help them reduce calories and lose weight. However, numerous studies over the years have challenged this conventional wisdom. In fact, the latest evaluation of the data indicates that consuming artificial sweeteners actually promotes weight gain.
Older Adults’ Hearing Loss May Be Tied to Earlier Death
Older adults with impaired hearing may have a shorter life span than their peers without hearing problems, a new study suggests.
Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Depression
People with sleep apnea are at increased risk for depression, but continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for their apnea may ease their depression, a new study suggests.
Potatoes, Tomatoes Make Up Bulk of Americans’ Veggie Intake
When Mom told you to “eat your vegetables,” she probably didn’t mean eat the same two vegetables — potatoes and tomatoes — most of the time.
Want Your Kids to Exercise? Skip the Guilt
Trying to “guilt” kids into exercise may not work, a new study suggests.
Fruits, Veggies May Be Key to Keeping Unwanted Weight Off
Want to eat healthy and keep your waistline trim? Try reaching for more fruits and non-starchy vegetables, new research suggests.
Adult Obesity Rate Tops 30 Percent in Half of States
Obesity still plagues millions of Americans, as rates remain high in most states, a new report finds.
Smoking Linked to Greater Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Smokers have a much greater risk for type 2 diabetes than those who never smoked, and the same is true for those routinely exposed to secondhand smoke, a new study suggests.