Is phthalate alternative really safe?

A commonly used plasticizer known as DINCH, which is found in products that come into close contact with humans, such as medical devices, children’s toys and food packaging, might not be as safe…

‘Rise of saturated fat in diet does not raise fats in blood’

New research finds that while diets high in saturated fats might not increase saturated fat in the blood, a diet high in carbohydrates may increase the risk of heart diseases.

Is There A Healthy Fast Food Option?

Subway may promote itself as the “healthy” fast food restaurant, but it might not be a much healthier alternative than McDonald’s for adolescents, according to new UCLA research. In a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, the researchers found that adolescents who purchased Subway meals consumed nearly as many calories as they did at McDonald’s…

Hitting The Streets: Health System Offers More Than Words In Fight Against Obesity, Indiana University Health

INDIANAPOLIS – With childhood and adult obesity rates on the rise, hospitals and health systems are starting to notice it might not be enough to simply provide educational information about healthier living. Now, they are realizing it will take more innovative approaches and hitting the streets to reach some of the unhealthiest neighborhoods…