• Reduce Summer Swelling With These Anti-Inflammatory Foods
  
  Adding more foods that contain the powerful antioxidant lycopene to our diets, not only reduces inflammation but boosts heart health and longevity, as well as reduces the risk of certain cancers. Lycopene is a member of the carotenoid family - yellow, orange, and red...
• Skip the Coffee Before Shopping to Save Money
  
  Scientists found that people who sip on a complimentary cup of coffee while shopping end up spending 50% more money and buying 30% more items than their non-caffeinated counterparts. Researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) set up an espresso machine at the...
• Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Death Rate Tripled Over Two Decades
  
  Americans may have a collective drinking problem, made worse by the obesity epidemic, new research suggests. The new study found that deaths from alcoholic cirrhosis have more than tripled in 20 years. In 1999, alcoholic cirrhosis -- an advanced form of alcohol-related liver...
• The Truth About Low-Fat Versus Full-Fat Dairy
  
  The era of low-fat food fixation is over with more healthcare professionals advising that the healthy fats found in foods such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados are good for you. But the jury remains out on dairy products. Organizations like the Academy of Nutrition...
• Best Foods and Drinks to Stay Hydrated for Summer Exercise
  
  Keeping your body well-fueled and hydrated is a must during outdoor summer sports and exercise, a nutrition expert says. "For summer workouts, it's important to make sure that adequate carbohydrates, fluids and electrolytes are consumed," said sports dietitian Kristen Chang,...
• Beer is Beneficial to a Man's (Beer) Gut
  
  Putting a new spin on the term "beer gut," a small study suggests that a bottle a day may do a man's gut bacteria some good.In a clinical trial of 19 healthy men, researchers found that a daily bottle of beer - alcoholic or non-alcoholic - changed the composition of the...
• EPA Issues New Warnings on 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
  
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released new warnings for synthetic pollutants in drinking water known as "forever chemicals" saying the toxins can still be harmful even at levels so low they are not detectable.
• Study: Taste Genes Explain Food Preferences and Aversions
  
  People who have never outgrown an aversion to broccoli, or an addiction to potato chips, can place part of the blame on their genes, preliminary research suggests. The study, of over 6,200 adults, turned up correlations between certain taste-related genes and people's...
• Study: Americans Think They Eat Healthier Than They Really Do
  
  Many people think they make healthy food choices, but they may be viewing their diet through rose-colored glasses. That's the main finding of a new study that aimed to identify disconnects between how healthfully Americans think they eat and how they actually do."It appears...
• Counting Calories NOT the Key to Weight Loss
  
  Al Roker recently revealed that he lost "about 45 pounds in the last several months" by combining a daily walking routine with a low-carb diet. The 67-year-old weather anchor revealed on the TODAY show Monday he eats about 100 grams of carbohydrates daily.Roker is living...
• Men Who Drink Milk at Higher Risk for Prostate Cancer
  
  Men who drink lots of milk may be more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don't, new research finds. When compared to men who consumed just 1 or 2 teaspoons of milk every day, men who drank about 1 3/4 cups of milk daily were about 27% more likely to develop...
• Men Who Drink Milk at Higher Risk for Prostate Cancer
  
  Men who drink lots of milk may be more likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don't, new research finds. When compared to men who consumed just 1 or 2 teaspoons of milk every day, men who drank about 1 3/4 cups of milk daily were about 27% more likely to develop...
• Eating Fish Linked to Higher Risk for Deadly Skin Cancer
  
  You've added fish to your diet to eat healthy, but now a new study delivers some bad news: Fish lovers may have a slightly increased risk of melanoma. Researchers followed over 490,000 older Americans and found the 20% with the highest intake had about a one-quarter higher...
• Weight-Loss Surgery Significantly Reduces Risk for Many Cancers
  
  Dropping a load of pounds through weight-loss surgery can significantly decrease your risk of developing or dying from cancer, according to three new studies. Obese folks who underwent bariatric surgery were at least two times less likely to develop certain types of cancer...
• Diabetes Drug Caused Significant Weight Loss in Obese Patients
  
  A new study of the type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide revealed that it caused dramatic weight loss in participants who did not have diabetes. Those taking the highest of three studied doses lost as much as 21% of their body weight, making the drug a potential tool to fight...
• Adding Just 10 Minutes of Exercise Daily Boosts Longevity
  
  A mere 10-minute power walk every day could add years to your life. A new study of nearly 5,000 adults found that death rates plummeted as physical activity increased. Just 10, 20, or 30 minutes of extra daily exercise reduced annual mortality rates by approximately 7%, 13%...
• Slowed Walking Could Signal Increased Risk for Dementia
  
  If you're a senior and walking to the mailbox takes longer than it used to, new research suggests you might want to ask your doctor to check your thinking skills. The study included nearly 17,000 adults over 65 and found those who walk about 5% slower or more each year and...
• 6 Foods Proven to Help Ease Anxiety
  
  Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health illnesses in the United States, affecting 40 million adults over the age of 18, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Anxiety disorders encompass phobias, generalized anxiety and social anxiety....
• Combo Probiotic, Immunotherapy Treatment Reversed Peanut Allergy in Kids
  
  For families of children with peanut allergy, there may be some hope. Researchers say they're working on a treatment that can create immune system changes that put kids into remission from their allergy. A parent of a child who participated in an allergy trial in Australia...
• Study: Coffee, Even With a Little Sugar, Boosts Longevity
  
  Folks who take their coffee with a little cream and sugar have reason to rejoice, health-wise.A new study shows that coffee's potential health benefits persist, even if you add a bit of sugar to your java. People who drink any amount of unsweetened coffee are 16% to 21% less...
• A Memorial Day Cookout Favorite Could Kill Your Pet
  
  If you are planning a Memorial Day cookout, it's likely that corn on the cob is on the menu. But while most pet owners know that foods such as chocolate, grapes, onion, and garlic are nutritional no-no's for canines, corn on the cob also presents a hidden danger to...
• Study: Limiting TV to Less Than One Hour Daily Lowers Risk for Heart Disease
  
  It's tempting to binge-watch TV shows, and it might be hard to get off the couch after just one or two episodes. But it could be worth it. Researchers calculated that if people committed to watching just under an hour of TV a day, 11% of coronary heart disease cases could be...
• Cranberries Boost Memory, Slow Cognitive Decline
  
  Eating a handful of cranberries every day could improve your memory and protect against dementia. That is the conclusion of a British study that found people who consumed the equivalent of a small bowl of cranberries every day for 12 weeks experience an increase in memory...
• Eating Carrots and Celery Protects Against the Negative Effects of Pollution
  
  Air pollution is major global health problem, responsible for over 4 million deaths each year. And here, in the U.S., many cities in California and major cities in other states are notorious for poor air quality and smog. But a new study published in The Journal of...
• Resistance Training Boosts Longevity
  
  Recent studies suggest that resistance training can prolong your life. An analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who spent 30 to 60 minutes strength training each week had a 40% lower risk for premature death, 46% lower risk for heart...

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