May 3, 2018
Inadequate instruction during medical school, residency and other training has led to doctors being ill-prepared to advise patients about healthy meal preparation and nutrition, according to a new science advisory that looks at gaps in nutrition education.
Apr 30, 2018
Americans don’t live as long as people in most other high-income countries, but modest lifestyle changes could increase their lifespan by as much as 14 years, according to a new study.
Nov 29, 2017
Eating nearly one-third a cup of almonds a day — either alone or combined with almost one-quarter cup of dark chocolate and 2 1/3 tablespoons of cocoa a day — may reduce a risk factor for coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
Sep 7, 2017
While statistics show increasing risk for dementia and mental decline, some relatively simple actions may actually keep your brain healthy.
Jul 11, 2017
American Ninja Warrior, you’ve been warned: Molly Hemphill is coming after you. She’s extremely fit, courageous and indomitable. She also has a congenital heart defect.
Jun 21, 2017
Coconut oil, with its sweet smell of the tropics and its purported claims to cure what ails you, is everywhere. Chatter spiked even more recently, after a new science advisory from the American Heart Association recommended against ingesting coconut oil.
Apr 20, 2017
One or more artificially sweetened drinks a day was associated with higher risk of stroke and dementia, a new study suggests.
Feb 13, 2017
A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may improve the function of “good” cholesterol in people at risk for heart disease, according to a new study.
Aug 15, 2016
The old adage “move it or lose it” doesn’t only apply to couch potatoes. Even people who exercise regularly could be at increased risk for heart disease and stroke if they spend lots of time sitting, according to a science advisory from the American Heart Association.
May 20, 2016
A new study suggests reducing excessive salt benefits some people with high blood pressure, but low-sodium diets don’t help people with lower risks for heart disease, stroke or death – findings that were quickly criticized by medical experts as unreliable due to faulty scientific methods.