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Dr. Crandall: Make Small Changes to Boost Immunity
We know if we want to avoid catching a cold or other illness, we need to stay away from people who are sick and wash our hands frequently. But there are also small changes we can make to boost our immune system so if we do encounter germs, we can fight them off and stay...
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What to Know About Foods With Added Protein
Protein is vital for maintaining muscle mass, boosting metabolism and protecting overall health, and now manufacturers are adding protein to food products. But is this a good way to get more protein in your diet? Nutritionists are skeptical. According to Study Finds, some...
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Everyday Habits That Can Harm Your Vision
Annual eye exams are important, especially as we age. They can detect any changes in vision that might lead to glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), all of which can cause irreparable harm to your eyes before you notice any changes in sight. And...
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Half of Americans Do Not Get Enough Magnesium
Most Americans do not get enough magnesium through diet alone, especially as we get older. Our great grandparents obtained 500 milligrams of magnesium daily from their diet. Today, our soil has been so depleted of this crucial mineral that the amount we normally get from...
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'Weekend Warriors' as Healthy as Daily Exercisers
Life is busy, and some folks simply don't have time until the weekend to work out. Turns out, that's just fine for their health, a new study suggests. "Weekend warriors" who cram their week's exercise into one or two days appear to gain as much benefit as people who are...
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New Push to Bring Whole Milk Back to School Meals
More than a dozen years after higher-fat milk was stripped from school meals to slow obesity in American kids and boost their health, momentum is growing to put it back. Federal lawmakers have revived bills that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served again in schools, in...
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Where Jobs, Programs Were Cut at Health Agencies
Thousands of people responsible for tracking health trends and disease outbreaks, conducting and funding medical research, monitoring the safety of food and medicine, and administering health insurance programs for nearly half of the country were laid off Tuesday at the...
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Microplastics Linked to Hypertension, Diabetes
Microplastics appear to be contributing to chronic diseases in shoreline areas of the United States, a new study suggests. High blood pressure, diabetes and stroke rates are higher in coastal or lakefront areas with greater concentrations of microplastics in the environment,...
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Study: Fasting Outperforms Calorie Cutting
Fasting every other day can prompt more weight loss than simply cutting calories, a new clinical trial shows. People who undertook 4:3 intermittent fasting lost just under 8% of their body weight within a year, compared to a 5% loss among people who cut their daily calories...
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Coffee Wrongly Labeled Decaffeinated Recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled ground coffee sold in 15 states after finding it may have been wrongly labeled as decaffeinated. Hundreds of 12-ounce bags of Our Family Traverse City Cherry Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee were part of the recall....
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Dr. Crandall: Eat a Mediterranean Diet to Lower Heart, Cancer Risks
People living in areas that regularly eat a Mediterranean diet have been found in studies to have lower rates of cardiovascular disease and cancer. And to live a longer, healthier life. "This is a diet that people can live a long life - over 100 years," says Dr. Chauncey...
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The Dangers of Taking Too Much Vitamin A
As a measles outbreak spreads across U.S., doctors are now seeing a new and unexpected danger: Children getting sick from taking too much vitamin A. At Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, several unvaccinated children showed signs of liver problems after taking...
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Sugar Substitute May Boost Appetite, Hunger
Splenda doesn't directly add calories to your diet, but the sweetener still might lead people to pack on pounds, a new study says. The sugar substitute might spur on a person's appetite and feelings of hunger, potentially leading them to overeat, according to results...
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4 Fruits That Can Help You Sleep More Soundly
According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than half of American adults do not get enough sleep and 82 percent wish they could get better sleep. Late-night snacking on low-fiber, high-fat foods such a dish of ice cream, a left-over slice of cheesecake, or a...
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The Danger of Eating too Much Protein
As we age, getting enough protein into our diets is essential. Eating the right amount of protein at the right time during the day helps boost brain health, says Stephen Perrine, author of The Whole Body Reset. "Our bodies need protein at each meal to keep the process of...
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States Move to Ban or Restrict Synthetic Dyes
Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country, where lawmakers say the federal government has stalled in taking action despite evidence of harmful effects. West Virginia, which ranks at the...
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Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked to More Tick Species
A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows. "Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively rare, but those who have it can have a full-on anaphylactic shock,"...
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Take More Than 20 Minutes to Eat a Meal
You can have your cake and eat it too - just do it slowly. Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much. There are risks with eating too fast - think stuck food and the...
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Heart Rate Per Step Smartwatch Data Reveals Fitness
Folks frequently use their smartwatches to monitor their daily step count, aiming to get enough physical activity to improve their health. But smartwatches are tracking another measure of health that could prove even more important, a new study suggests. Smartwatches also...
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The Lowdown on Beef Tallow
Beef tallow, a versatile ingredient rendered from beef fat, has been used for centuries in cooking and baking. Known for its rich flavor and high smoke point, beef tallow is ideal for frying and roasting. Beyond culinary uses, it has also been used in skin care products and...
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FDA: Online Database Will Track Food Contaminants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched an online searchable database listing contaminant levels in human foods, reflecting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ongoing efforts to reduce chemicals in food since taking office. The FDA said if a food product has...
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USDA to Invest Up to $100M to Combat Bird Flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday it plans to invest up to $100 million in projects that will help in research of therapies and potential vaccine candidates to help combat bird flu. The funding will be available to for-profit organizations, including...
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Diet Changes Might Reduce Risk for Tinnitus
Lowering the volume on earbuds or wearing earplugs in noisy environments is known to reduce a person's risk of tinnitus. Now, new research suggests that eating more fruit and fiber or drinking more milk and coffee may also stave off the vexing and persistent buzzing that can...
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Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's Meals Recalled for Choking
Nestle USA is recalling certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals for possible contamination with "wood-like material" after a report of potential choking. The recall applies to limited quantities of meals with best-before dates between September 2025...
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Best Vitamins for Boosting Hair Growth
Hair loss can be devastating for both men and women who view their once radiant tresses as their crowning glory. The average head of hair has about 150,000 strands and it is normal to lose about 100 strands a day. But as we get older, the rate of hair growth slows, so you...