Health News
Leading a Healthy Life Reduced Risk for Bowel Cancer
Medical procedures like colonoscopies and chemotherapy can be great screening tools and treatments for bowel cancer. But patients may be able to take measures at home to reduce their risk for this disease.
Halloween Safety
Kids love Halloween because of all the candy — and parents may begrudge Halloween for the same reason. Whether you’re going door-to-door or hosting your own brouhaha, take precautions to ensure the holiday is as sweet as the candy.
5 Tips for Healthy Eating at the Fair
Amid the bright colors, dizzying rides and fried-food frenzy that is the county fair, even the most steadfast healthy eater may be tempted to overindulge. But you can indulge without going overboard.
How to Understand Food Labels
We see nutrition labels every day on nearly everything we eat. But what good are they if we don’t understand what we’re actually eating? Here are some ways to decode the label and some of the ingredients we often see.
Blacks, Whites Had Same Early Death Risk From Excess Weight
Several small studies have suggested that black people face fewer health risks from being severely overweight than white people. But new research suggests that blacks and whites may face similar risks.
Coffee May Protect Liver Health
Coffee drinkers may have a new reason to have an extra cup of joe.
Bone Fragility Fractures Could Increasingly Affect Men
Weakened bones from osteoporosis can lead to hip and other fractures. Although it’s commonly thought of as a problem only aging women face, new research suggests that, because osteoporosis is underdiagnosed in men, they face a higher risk of death following a hip fracture.
Healthy Habits May Be Strike Against Stroke
Every year, more women than men have strokes, according to the National Stroke Association. Healthy lifestyle choices like eating right and exercise, however, may keep stroke at bay.
Eating Healthy May Be More Expensive
Despite the connection between diet and health, not everyone buys healthy food. One barrier to eating healthy may be hard for some to overcome.
Healthy Ways to Make Food Taste Better
We often try to make food taste better by adding extra salt and fat, but too much of these ingredients can start to take a toll on our health.