If you want to lose weight, it’s best to eat more protein and fiber, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign developed the Individualized Eating Improvement Program and tracked 22 participants who followed the eating plan for 25 months. The volunteers were advised to increase their daily protein to 80 grams…
Even “light smoking” – defined as just one or two cigarettes a day – can be a real pregnancy obstacle, causing “major health problems” for the newborn, researchers warn in a new study. Although smoking during pregnancy is known to increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, restricted fetal growth and other complications,…
Now you have a new excuse to hit the snooze button on the weekends. New research finds that people who catch zzz’s on the weekend can lower their risk of heart disease by up to 20%. “Sufficient compensatory sleep is associated with a lower risk of heart disease,” said study co-author Yanjun Song, a researcher…
Armageddon? Sixty percent of baby and toddler foods sold in the U.S. aren’t as nutritious as they may seem, according to a new study from the George Institute for Global Health. The Australia-based research group compared data on 651 commercial baby foods to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, finding that 70% did not meet protein…
This news will lighten some spirits – a new study finds that some alcoholic beverages may increase the risk of developing gout, a painful form of arthritis. Men who drink alcohol at least five times a week have twice the risk of gout than those who drink less than once a week, according to researchers…
A UK doctor is sharing his holy trinity of survival supplements. Dr. Zalan Alam, a general practitioner specializing in quality of life for seniors, says that when choosing a supplement regimen, “it’s all about customization. It depends on your biological age and what you’re looking to aim for,” he told Business Insider. Many nutritionists recommend…
Well, this is not exciting news. Americans can’t get enough of cosmetic procedures, which grew 5% in 2023 compared to a year earlier, according to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. All procedures carry risk, but one in particular comes with a staggering 92% chance of complications, a new study finds. Eye…