Do you know what your child drank in school today? Probably not something as nutritious as you’d like. Childhood obesity has increased 20 percent in three decades and while unhealthy foods and decreased exercise are often seen as the main … Read More
The Mayfield Clinic describes an aneurysm as “a balloon-like bulge or weakening of an artery wall. As an aneurysm enlarges it puts pressure on surrounding structures, causing headache or vision problems, and may eventually rupture.” A life-threatening and scary thing, … Read More
Insulin spikes from soda may be causing havoc in your bloodstream. Everyone, it’s official: Drinking sugary beverages such as soda leads to weight gain and all the health problems associated with it, including diabetes. A recent study examined sugar sweetened … Read More
What are the most popular drinks in America? Number one, Coke, number two, Diet Coke and number three — gasp! — Pepsi. Yes, Diet Coke just trumped Pepsi as the number two selling soda in the world. Ah, we love … Read More
Is taxing soda and other sweetened beverages a good idea to combat obesity? 25 states which already have such a tax think it is, but new research is suggesting that the effort may spur only a minimal amount of weight … Read More
Think sports drinks are healthier than soda? You’re not alone. New research shows sports drinks are associated with some healthy diet and lifestyle behaviors among teens… but that does not mean these beverages are healthy. From 1977 to 1998, adolescents … Read More
According to a new study, pregnant women should avoid or limit their intake of canned foods due to chemical content. BPA is a controversial chemical used in the manufacturing of liners for cans used for canned foods and some plastics as … Read More
Being pregnant in 2010 seems more complicated than ever, with the list of food “no-nos” getting longer. A recent Danish study suggests that you should also add diet soda to your list of unacceptable indulgences. Researchers surveyed nearly 60,000 women at … Read More
