Fast-food consumption in children linked to poorer academic outcomes

A new study found that children who ate fast food in the fifth grade had up to 20% lower test scores in the eighth grade than those who did not eat fast food.

Hit the weights, not the treadmill, to reduce belly fat

January will soon be here, with the popular resolution to lose weight. But a new study suggests lifting weights is more effective than aerobic exercise at reducing abdominal fat.

Higher intake of yogurt linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

An analysis of data pooled from three studies that followed a total of 195,000 people finds a higher consumption of yogurt is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Festive treats for dogs potentially fatal

Direct Line Pet Insurance is calling on dog owners to be extra vigilant this festive season as vets report a surge in the number of cases of dogs consuming potentially toxic human foods.

What are the health benefits of iron?

Find out about the potential health benefits of iron including assisting with a healthy pregnancy, helping both mental and physical performance and preventing anemia.

Red wine compound activates stress response to promote health benefits

Resveratrol – a compound found in red wine – activates a stress response gene to promote an array of health benefits, such as longevity and reduced risk of cancer, a study finds.

How can you improve your mental health and well-being in 2015?

The new year is almost here, and many of us will be looking to make changes in 2015. We look at ways in which you can improve your mental health and well-being in the year ahead.

Antioxidant in broccoli ‘shows promise’ as treatment for progeria

An antioxidant present in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli could be a promising therapeutic avenue for children with progeria – an extremely rare, fatal genetic condition.

Breakthrough in BVA welfare at slaughter campaign as Minister hints at clearer labelling

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed reports in 20 December, Daily Telegraph that environment minister George Eustice is giving serious consideration to labelling meat and…

Multistate outbreak of listeriosis linked to commercially produced, prepackaged caramel apples

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and with the U.S.

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