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Preventing obesity could be as simply as the availability of accurate information. Obesity has become more prevalent in the United States and a contributor to this are the endless fast food and sit down restaurants available. But what if by selecting foods with lower energy contents you could

We have all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away but what about a strawberry? A recent study from scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies suggests that consuming strawberries could keep a herd of doctors away including the neurologist, the endocrinologist, and even the

There's even more evidence that air pollution may be contributing to heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular death.
After reviewing studies published throughout the last six years, researchers brought to light the health issue in an updated American Heart Association scientific

Exposure to Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in the production of plastics and epoxy resins found in baby bottles, plastic containers, the lining of cans used for food and beverages, and in dental sealants, may increase the risk of reduced sexual function in men.
BPA is believed to be a

A panel of experts is warning that it's inevitable there will be future cases of contamination in our food supply if governments don't take more steps to protect the foods we consume.
Researchers at Michigan State University said as worldwide demand for inexpensive products increases,

The same chemical that’s been causing a lot of concern over its use in baby bottles is now being linked to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and liver-enzyme abnormalities in adults, according to a new study.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is commonly used in

Children who are exposed to lead while they’re still in the womb and during early childhood are more likely to end up on the wrong side of the law.
University of Cincinnati researchers who followed children born in neighbourhoods rife with older, lead-infested buildings in the late

When backpackers and other outdoor adventure seekers go on trips, they usually try to pack light. One thing many like to bring to lighten their load is an indestructible plastic bottle, like the popular Nalgene bottles, to store liquids. Now, scientists warn hikers, when these bottles are filled

Music may be just what the doctor ordered for patients with depression. A systematic review from the Cochrane Library finds music therapy may help some patients fight depression and improve their health.
Cochrane researchers analysed five studies that met their criteria — four

There may be a new explanation for why teens with a family history of drinking may drink more themselves.
Two new studies from the State University of New York Developmental Ethanol Research Center find the fetus of a mother who drinks while she’s pregnant learns to prefer