E. coli outbreak: CDC warn about romaine lettuce from Salinas, CA

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a food safety alert about romaine lettuce that may be contaminated with E. coli.

Can fasting help fight cancer?

There are many benefits to fasting.

Could vitamin B-3 help to prevent melanoma?

A new review suggests that nicotinamide – a form of vitamin B-3 – could be a promising candidate for the prevention of melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer.

CDC assisting investigation of animal material found in packaged salad

Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working with the Florida Department of Health and the U.S.

Scientists create tasty ginger beverages with healthy qualities

One is a soft drink and the other is milk fermented, both help the intestinal system, and their antioxidant activity may contribute to the prevention of cancer and vascular diseases.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America curb childhood obesity with healthy lifestyle programs

New Programming Motivates Teens to Take Steps in a Healthy Direction.Recent data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that nearly one in five school-age children are…

CDC warn of edible marijuana dangers following death of 19-year-old student

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examines the case of a student who fell to his death following the consumption of recreational edible marijuana.

CDC, Federal partners develop improved method for attributing foodborne illness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have developed an improved method for…

Combo of overweight, high sodium intake speeds cell aging in teens

Overweight or obese teenagers who eat lots of salty foods may show signs of faster cell aging, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology & Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism Scientific Sessions 2014.

Surprising research results for one type of omega-3 fatty acid: DHA

A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease.

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