A video on YouTube on the biochemistry of fructose and posted in July 2009 has gone viral, with more than 800,000 views so far. People are going to the site at the rate of 50,000 a month, even though it’s 90 minutes long, The New York Times reports. Calling sugar a “toxin” or a “poison” [...]

As any nutrition practitioner will tell you, berries are loaded with antioxidants and flavonoids. A study now finds that men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in dietary components [...]

According to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2011, diet soda drinkers have a much higher risk of vascular events compared to those who don’t drink soda, The study, involving 2,564 people, found people who drank diet soda every day had a 61 percent higher risk of vascular events than those [...]

Young adults who have had kidney stones may also have an increased risk of clogged arteries. New research showed that such people had about a 60 percent increased risk of getting clogged arteries later in their lives. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes can all increase the risk of clogged arteries. Previous studies [...]

CBC.ca 68 percent Americans found to be overweight as obesity becomes global epidemicInternational Business TimesBy IBTimes Staff Reporter | February 4, 2011 12:23 AM EST Studies conducted jointly by researchers at Imperial College London and Harvard University, published in the medical journal The Lancet, show that obesity worldwide almost doubled in the decade …Obesity epidemic [...]

A new, wide-ranging survey that compares the past and present condition of oyster reefs around the globe finds that more than 90 percent of former reefs have been lost in most of the “bays” and ecoregions where the prized molluscs were formerly abundant. In many places, such as the Wadden Sea in Europe and Narragansett [...]

A study from the University of Michigan investigated whether some children are genetically tuned to be overweight, or is lifestyle to blame for childhood obesity? The question is important because the obesity rate among U.S. children ages 6 to 11 has increased from 6.5 percent in 1980 to 19.6 percent in 2008. And it shows [...]

CBC.ca Smoking explains why Americans don't live longerReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Smoking and, to a smaller degree, obesity explain why Americans do not live as long as the French or Japanese, US experts reported on Tuesday. Even though just 20 percent of Americans …Life expectancy in US is slowing compared with other countriesLos Angeles TimesSmoking, obesity [...]

Both stress and the availability of wonderful, and often not so healthy, food go way up. It can be a difficult time when it comes to keeping one’s balance and energy. Here are 5 tips to help you keep your energy and vitality on a high this holiday season. 1. Learn to prioritize WE have [...]

Looking for some healthy dishes for your Thanksgiving dinner? Thanksgiving: Spotlight on Savory Side Dishes Sure, turkey takes center stage every November. But let’s not forget the important supporting role of the side dish. Whether you’re the traditionalist who wouldn’t think of this holiday without a sweet potato casserole or a curious gourmet who can’t [...]