WELLNESS / DIET

Treat Childhood Obesity Sooner Rather than Later

Kids who are overweight or obese are not likely to grow out of this condition. Parents need to take steps to get kids' weight under control. >

Fishy Fish Oil Claims

Fish oil supplements claim to protect heart and brain health, but there is no firm evidence for this. Get your omega-3s another way. >

An Rx for Fruits and Veggies

When doctors offered vouchers for healthy food, it reduced hypertension, obesity, diabetes and food insecurity in low-income communities. >

A Diet Strategy to Keep Type-2 Diabetes in Check

Managing type-2 diabetes generally requires blood sugar and weight control. But what's the best approach? For many, this is the answer. >

Prescribe Food as Medicine to Cut Healthcare Costs

If food-insecure people with diabetes were given vouchers for fresh fruits and veggies, it would save billions of healthcare dollars. >

Young Women Need Iron

Iron-deficiency is surprisingly common in young women. It can lead to anemia and serious health problems. Screening is the way to catch it. >

Sugar's Not-So-Sweet Health Effects

You probably know that sugar isn't good for you, but you may be surprised to learn all the health issues it contributes to. >

The Making of a Junk Food Junkie

Eating foods that are high in fat and sugar -- fries, soda, chips -- change the pleasure center of the brain, leaving you craving more. >

Greens Make the Brain Younger

Eating a mostly plant-based diet appears to reduce the proliferation of proteins in the brain that contribute to cognitive decline. >

The Mediterranean Diet's Boost to Women's Hearts

A study that looked at the diet's effect on women's hearts found it had a big impact, reducing cardiovascular risk by nearly 25 percent. >

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