The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is the highest among affluent nations.
HEALTH
Obesity And Depression Are Entwined, Yet Scientists Don’t Know Why
The relationship between obesity and depression is what researchers call “bidirectional.”
Homecooked Meals or Fast Food Meals
Cooking meals at home can result in healthier meals, lower food costs, and better family bonding.
A Costly Low-cost Trial Offer
You’ve probably seen online ads with offers to let you try a product.
15 Disturbing Consequences of Eating too Much Sugar
People have been sounding warnings about the dangers of too much sugar for a long time.
Top 23 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar Backed by Science
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) ranks as one of the best natural remedies.
Is Inflammation Bad For You Or Good For You?
Chronic, low-level inflammation seems to play a role in a host of diseases.
Artificial Sweeteners Don’t Help People Lose Weight
No solid evidence that artificial sweeteners help people manage their weight.
Macaroni and Cheese Lovers Beware: Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Have Been Found in 10 Varieties
Laboratory testing of 10 varieties of macaroni and cheese products has revealed toxic industrial chemicals (known as phthalates) in the cheese powders.
Microwaving Food in Plastic: Dangerous or Not?
Original misinformation first: The earliest missives warned that microwaved plastic releases cancer-causing chemicals called dioxins into food.