How to prevent festive weight gain without exercising

A new study investigates whether a simple, brief intervention might help people avoid putting on extra pounds over the holiday season.

What carbs should you avoid?

Many people avoid eating carbohydrates to help them lose weight. However, some carbohydrates are beneficial and can be healthful when included in the diet. Carbohydrates can be simple or complex, and each type has a different effect on the body.

Naturally occurring amino acid could improve oral health

Arginine, a common amino acid found naturally in foods, breaks down dental plaque, which could help millions of people avoid cavities and gum disease, researchers at the University of Michigan and…

What are the health benefits of watermelon?

Some people avoid watermelon because they say it has high levels of sugar. However, according to recent research, the sweet red-fleshed fruit appears to be associated with a wide range of benefits.

New, Faster Test For Severe Form Of Food Poisoning

Scientists are reporting development of a fast, reliable new test that could help people avoid a terrible type of food poisoning that comes from eating fish tainted with a difficult-to-detect toxin from marine algae growing in warm waters. The report appears in ACS’ journal Analytical Chemistry…