It may be a woman’s need to eat for two during pregnancy that makes it harder for women in general to turn down favorite foods or to keep eating even after hunger has been sated.  …

One of the most vocal consumer advocacy groups in the nation has initiated a lawsuit against the Coca-Cola Co. (Coke) due to its purportedly ‘deceptive’ claims that its recently acquired line of bottled waters, Vitaminwater, …

High triglyceride levels have long been associated with the development of heart disease but until researchers at the University of Maryland tapped into the nearby Amish gene pool, no identifiable link had been found.  Now …

Now that people everywhere have come to accept the increased risk of heart disease that comes with an apple-shaped body, new research says it’s all fat, no matter where it sits, that ups the risk …

Two servings of fish each week has been found to reduce the risk of kidney damage so often associated with diabetes, according to the November issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.  Diabetic study …

Evidence is mounting that grapes are a surprisingly healthy choice of foods, as are all fruits and vegetables, but the benefits of grapes, rich in health-protecting phytochemicals, seem to outnumber the rest.  A new study …

The typical Western diet, laden with fried foods, salty snacks, and a heavy dose of meat, increases the risk for heart attack by as much as 30%, regardless of where in the world the Western …

When expectant mothers enjoy a diet rich in fish, their babies are more likely to develop better, physically and cognitively, than babies born to mothers who eat less fish. When babies are breastfed for …

As if chocolate lovers needed yet another reason to indulge guilt free, researchers from Harvard University and Mars, Incorporated, have released their findings that a naturally occurring substance in cocoa can actually bring long-term improvements …

A childhood diet rich in dairy products builds strong bones for the growing child but a new study from Boston University School of Medicine indicates that the same diet continues to ensure healthy bones until …