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Making Food Labels Easier to Read

Single-larger-portion-size and dual-column nutrition labeling may help consumers make healthful decisions, according to a new report in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Curcumin Curbs Fat Growth

Curcumin, from the spice turmeric, appears to suppress the growth of fat tissue and reduce weight gain.

This important finding on curcumin comes from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging Continue reading »

Guys with Belly Fat at Risk for Bone Loss

Visceral, or deep belly obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men.

A new study from Harvard Medical School pointing this out was recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

The Surprising Health Benefits of Nuts

by Austin Perlmutter

With almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, macadamias and others, there exists a rather extensive supply of nut choices in any grocery store.

Sleeping Pills on The Brain

by Dr. Gayatri Devi

Okay, here’s a little quiz for you. Recognize any of these names?

Diazepam
Clonazepam
Lorazepam
Alprazolam
Temazepam

Controlling cholesterol may be important for heart health in patients who are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen (Aleve), according to a new study published in the journal Surgery.