Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
Dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are linked to cancer,...
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Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Combat brain fatigue with these top expert tips
Put your thinking cap on, people often hear — after all that’s what our brain is for and what many are paid to do. But a new study finds...
Pandora Dewan
NASA's Stuck Astronauts May Face 'Life-Altering' Risks, Specialist Warns
For over two months, astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been "stuck" in space after what was expected to be an eight-day...
Jess Thomson
Dog Owners Warned Against Using Public Water Bowls
A veterinary professor has warned dog owners about the dangers of letting their pets share public water bowls. Allowing your dog to drink...
my.clevelandclinic.org
Skin Cancer
What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is a disease that involves the growth of abnormal cells in your skin tissues. Normally, as skin cells...
Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT
Is Beef Jerky Healthy? We Asked a Dietitian
When it comes to on-the-go snacking, beef jerky often tops the list due to its convenience and long shelf life. As a popular snack known...
Melissa Rifkin, MS, RDN, CDN
12 High-Protein Packaged Foods That Are Actually Unhealthy
Over the last decade, protein has become synonymous with weight loss in the media, and many food manufacturers have caught onto this...
Mayo Clinic Staff
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Hundreds of fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. But the best way to lose weight and...
Corey Whelan and Alina Sharon
10 Ways to Get Rid of Gas Pains and Bloating
Abdominal gas is quite typical. Often, certain home remedies and supplements can help you release it from your stomach. But if you’re...
Jillian Kubala, MS, RD
9 Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight Unintentionally
You may gain weight unintentionally as a result of certain things you consume, such as sugary foods and beverages. But sometimes weight...
Janie McQueen
What Happens When You Stop Eating Carbs
What Does Cutting Carbs Do? Carbs are a basic nutrient your body turns into glucose, or blood sugar, to make energy for your body to...
Madeline Laguaite
Signs You’re Eating Too Much Salt
What Is Salt? Salt is a seasoning that can flavor food and act as a preservative. It’s about 60% chloride and about 40% sodium. Nearly...
Sharon Liao
Myths & Facts About Leftovers
Fact: Refrigerate Leftovers Within 2 Hours The bacteria that cause food poisoning grow quickly at room temperature. To make sure it’s...
Korin Miller
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day?
If you want to maintain a healthy weight, it makes sense to keep an eye on your calorie intake. But what’s a good target? How many...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
6 Simple Foods Swaps for a Nutrition Boost
These small changes will give you more fiber, protein, and other nutrients, without having to overhaul your whole diet. Eating better...
Katie Kindelan and Sony Salzman
What to know about 'Teflon flu' amid a rise in cases in the US
A recent record number of cases of polymer fume fever, also known as "Teflon flu," are putting a spotlight on one of the most common...
Katie Kindelan
Doctor speaks out after saving umpire's life at son's baseball game
A Little League baseball umpire and the doctor who saved his life are speaking out about the lifesaving rescue that took place on a...
Isabel Cameron
Dementia Could Be Prevented or Delayed by Targeting 14 Health Factors
There are 14 key risk factors starting in childhood that could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, a new study reveals....
Barbara Brody
6 Signs You Have Poor Circulation
If your blood flow is restricted, you’re at greater risk for heart attack or stroke. Watch for these signs and symptoms. You probably...
Joy Manning
Dos and Don’ts of the DASH Diet for Older Adults
This healthy eating plan is one of the best ways to lower your blood pressure. Here’s how to get the most from it in your 60s, 70s and...
Jerilyn Covert
The Early Signs of Diabetes You Can’t Ignore
Nearly a quarter of Americans with diabetes are undiagnosed. Are you one of them? Daniel Cox had been studying diabetes for 40 years when...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Why stop watching so much TV? It affects how you age, new study says
Swapping out time in front of the TV for physical activity might not sound like the most fun trade, but it is associated with...
Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
Buon Appetito: 14 Reasons to Eat More Pasta
It’s Part of a Good Diet Pasta is made from grain, one of the basic food groups in a healthy diet that also can include vegetables,...
Kendall K. Morgan
Symptoms of Liver Problems
Different Diseases, Similar Symptoms There are more than 100 different liver diseases. They have different causes, including: Infection...
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