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Athens, GA — If your heavy workload leaves you exhausted, you may be more likely to engage in some unhealthy behaviors that can lead to weight gain, a recent study suggests.
Washington — Eating a diet of mostly ultra-processed foods can lead to higher calorie consumption and weight gain, according to the results of a recent study.
Iowa City, IA — Beyond waking up the metabolism and providing nutrients and energy to start the day, eating breakfast may drastically reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and stroke, results of a recent study indicate.
State College, PA — Children and young adults who drink little or no water often end up consuming calories from sugar-sweetened beverages, which can lead to obesity, according to a recent study.
Seattle — Poor nutrition is the main cause of more premature deaths worldwide than tobacco use, high blood pressure or any other health risk, according to a recent study out of the University of Washington.
Buffalo, NY — Outdoor workers, take note: Drinking an ice-cold soda may help quench your thirst on a hot day. But it also may increase your risk for kidney disease, results of a recent study suggest.
Storrs, CT — Although fast-food restaurants may offer healthier side and drink options for their kids’ meals, “many do little to make parents aware of the healthier options or to encourage parents to choose the healthier options instead of unhealthy ones,” claims a researcher at the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.
Silver Spring, MD – When you’re baking cookies or making a cake, do you or your kids lick the bowl or spoon? If so, the Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that eating or handling raw dough or batter can lead to illness.