Heart health: Focus on healthful foods rather than diet type

New research looks at proportions of macronutrients, such as carbs, protein, or fats, in three different diets and their effects on cardiovascular health.

Healthy diet may lower risk of hearing loss in women

In a new study, researchers examined the relation between three different diets and risk of developing hearing loss, and found that eating a healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of acquired hearing loss in women.

Fast Food Posted Calories, Can You Count On Them? Blame Portions?

A study released this week of food from about 40 fast food and sit down restaurants in three different states found that overall the stated calories of items on the menus of the restaurants are accurate, but there were some standouts and substantial inaccuracy for some individual foods, with understated calorie figures…