Junk Food Ads Target Minority Kids: Study
TUESDAY, Jan. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all TV food ads aimed at Hispanic and black children in the United States are for unhealthy products, a new report claims. In 2017,Read More…
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Want to Eat Healthier? Avoid Stores With Snacks at Checkout
TUESDAY, Dec. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Getting rid of candy and chips at the supermarket checkout could lead to a dramatic reduction in junk food consumption, researchers say. “Changing what foodRead More…
To Track Carbs, Tap Into the Glycemic Index … and Its Cousin
MONDAY, Dec. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Rather than just counting carbs, you might want to get familiar with the glycemic index and the glycemic load, numeric weighting systems that rank carb-basedRead More…
A Healthier Diet, a Healthier You
THURSDAY, Nov. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With more and more research uncovering the best foods for health, people are learning how important it is to focus on food quality to preventRead More…
AHA: Have Diabetes? Make Sure to Manage Cholesterol, Too
MONDAY, Nov. 19, 2018 (American Heart Association) — For people with diabetes, blood sugar isn’t the only important measurement. New cholesterol guidelines suggest the more than 110 million U.S. adults with diabetesRead More…
AHA: This Halloween, Pumpkin Seeds Pack a Healthy Punch
THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 (American Heart Association) — You can get your hands on pumpkin seeds on about any store’s snack aisle, but your healthiest option may be the old-fashioned way: scoopingRead More…
Some Choice Carb Choices
THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Carbohydrates supply glucose, which your body converts to energy. But not all carbs are created equal, and some experts believe that the type of carbsRead More…
Path to Obesity May Start in Preschool
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Preschoolers who quickly pack on pounds may be at particular risk of becoming obese teenagers, a large new study finds. Experts said the results pointRead More…
'Hangry' May Be More Than Just a State of Mind
FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When you’re hungry, everything’s annoying and tempers can get short. Now, animal research might help explain why. Researchers working with rats found that the suddenRead More…
AHA: Bandmates in The War and Treaty Open Up About Health, Homelessness
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Michael Trotter Jr. said his mother knew the turkey sandwiches, hot dogs and cupcakes he and his siblings were constantly eating weren’t good forRead More…
The 'Right' Amount of Carbs May Help You Live Longer
FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’ve probably heard about the high-carb diet and the low-carb diet, but a new study suggests a moderate-carb diet could be the key to longevity.Read More…
AHA: Are Eggs Good for You or Not?
THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (American Heart Association) — The egg is standard breakfast fare, but many people may be wondering whether eggs are healthy. At just 78 calories each, eggs are anRead More…