Health

By Karen Collins, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. Beyond avoiding tobacco, how much can you reduce cancer risk? Researchers now calculate that nutritious dietary choices, maintaining a healthy weight and regular physical activity can prevent about a third of the most common...

by Andy Coghlan New Scientist Magazine In December 2011, Rohan Wray and Chana Al-Alas walked free from the Old Bailey court in London after being cleared of killing their 4-month-old son, Jayden, in 2009. The injuries to his skull, knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, ankle...

Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Call-out Intro: After hours in a high-stress work environment such as the OR, it might be tempting to turn to a quick fix to de-stress, unwind and relax. But products marketed for relaxation aren’t always safe, and they aren’t always...

Do you feel tired or run-down? Do you lack the energy you used to have? If so, you’re part of a large group. Fatigue is one of the most common problems patients report to their doctors. As many as 14 percent of men and 20 percent of women say they feel...

Q: A friend jokes she is a “chocoholic.” Can you really become addicted to chocolate or other foods? A: With so many Americans overweight or obese, public health experts are also asking this question. Since it is so difficult to follow the simple advice to...