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Study Shows Homemade Meals can Lower Risk of Diabetes
Previous studies have already shown the negative effects of fast food and meals in restaurants on health. But a new study has revealed a link between eating out the increased risk of diabetes. Researchers Discover Link Between Poor Sleep and Kidney Disease Among Women
A new study has revealed a connection between lack of sleep and the development of kidney problems among women. According to the researchers who conducted the study, the link may have something to do with the physical effects of not having enough sleep. Mortality Rate of White Middle-Aged Americans on the Rise According to CDC Data
A new study has revealed that the number of middle-aged white Americans dying is increasing during the recent years. According to the researchers, this group has the highest mortality rate in the country compared to other age and ethnicity-based groups. Chipotle Shuts Down over 40 Branches Due to E. Coli Risk
The popular restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has temporarily closed 43 of its restaurants in Washington and Oregon due to an outbreak of E. coli. Based on reports from health officials in the different states, a total of 22 individuals have been infected by the bacteria. Low-Fat Diets Not Effective Weight Loss Techniques According to Study
Those looking to lose weight should avoid following a low-fat diet, according to the findings of a recent study. Researchers said that instead of cutting back on fatty foods, weight watchers would benefit more from low-carbohydrate diets. WHO Says Tuberculosis Going Head-to-Head with AIDS as Leading Cause of Death
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that tuberculosis has killed more people than HIV/AIDS last year. Based on the agency's report, despite the successfully efforts to cure the infectious disease, it is fast becoming one of the world's leading causes of death. Shampoos, Body Lotions, Sunscreen and Other Personal Care Products Found to Contain Cancer-Causing Agent
A team of researchers has discovered a chemical additive commonly found in cosmetic and personal care products such as shampoo and body lotion that can increase the risk of breast cancer development. The findings of the researchers were detailed in a report published on October 27 in the journal Env… WHO Confirms Processed Meat Including Bacon and Hot Dogs can Cause Cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that processed meat can cause the development of cancer. WHO issued the statement following a study conducted by its cancer research department. Hot Dogs Found to Contain Human DNA According to Investigation
A food analytics company has made a startling discovery while closely studying different types of hot dogs and sausages. According to the firm, a small portion of the samples studied contained human DNA. Shigella Outbreak from San Jose Restaurant Spreads to Other Regions
Officials confirmed that the outbreak of shigella from San Jose in the San Francisco Bay Area have spread to three other counties. Currently, the number of individuals that have been infected by the bacterial disease has already risen to over 110. Antibiotics Usage Linked to Obesity Risk Among Children
A new study conducted by a team of researchers from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health revealed the correlation between consumption of antibiotics and long-term weight gain among children. According to the researchers, the duration of antibiotics exposure directly affects a person's … Antioxidants Found to Promote Spread of Cancer Cells According to New Study
Over the past few years, consuming food items rich in antioxidants have been regarded as an effective method in preventing the development of diseases. However, according to a new study conducted by researchers for the Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern, antioxidants can actually speed… Popular Halloween Treat Caramel Apples Found to Contain Listeria Bacteria
A new study details how caramel apples can turn into breeding grounds for listeria bacteria. The study was conducted in response to a listeria outbreak that led to the deaths of 7 individuals in the U.S. earlier this year. Thousands of Emergency Room Visits Blamed on Dietary Supplements
A new study has revealed that the usage of dietary supplements is responsible for sending over 20,000 people to emergency rooms in the U.S. each year. According to the researchers, this is due to the complications or side effects associated with taking supplements. Researchers Say Endorphins May Not be the Reason Behind ‘Runner’s High’
Researchers from Germany may have found the real reason behind the "runner's high" sensation that many athletes and fitness enthusiasts experience. Based on the results of their study, this feeling may actually be caused by a natural substance that replicates the effects of marijuana.