Unhealthy Behavior

Paula Deen's New Line of ButterShe lost 40 pounds cutting down on unhealthy food, so why is Paula Deen pushing butter?

More Teens Texting and DrivingA CDC study says teens who text and drive are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors like drinking or smoking pot

Middle aged couple preparing a nutritious meal together

Focus on Healthy Eating Habits, Not SuperfoodsTop superfoods can’t prevent cancer, healthy eating habits are essential

Women, Smoking, and Colon CancerA Norwegian study finds that female smokers have a significantly higher risk of colon cancer

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH

New Threat for Those With Teenage Smoking Habit

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

April 9, 2013

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The effects of nicotine are more addictive for those with a certain genetic profile. Teenage smoking habits escalate to heavy smoking more quickly and are harder to break for those with the profile.

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Fat Teens Could Mean Rise in Future Heart Disease

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

April 1, 2013

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Study finds that many teens eat a poor diet and don't get enough exercise, increasing the risk that they will have heart health problems

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH

Beware Noise Related Hearing Loss

By: The Aging Diva

April 1, 2013

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Protect your hearing at all costs. You'll thank yourself later.

Hearing loss is cumulative, and loud noise the biggest culprit. How to turn down the volume and save your ears.

CANCERHEALTH

Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

March 13, 2013

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Researchers say it's better to for your heart to quit smoking even if you gain a few pounds

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH

Ban on Sugary Sodas

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

March 12, 2013

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A judge stays New York's ban on giant cups of sugary sodas

DIET & NUTRITIONHEALTH

Housework and Weight Gain

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

March 1, 2013

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Researchers say that one reason woman are fatter today is because they do less housework

CANCERHEALTH

Alcohol and Cancer Risk

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

February 18, 2013

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A new study suggests that even moderate drinking can raise your risk of cancer

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Cutting Salt in Processed Food

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

February 12, 2013

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Check out which companies are voluntarily lowering the sodium content of their products

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Southern Diet and Stroke Risk

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

February 11, 2013

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Researchers say fried chicken and sweet tea -- staples of a Southern diet -- could increase stroke risk

DIET & NUTRITIONHEALTH

Need Healthy Snack Food Ideas for the Super Bowl?

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

January 31, 2013

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You don’t have to serve diet snacks if you use these healthy snack ideas

Super bowl parties are known for their indulgent snacks, but there are ways to control what you eat without serving diet snacks. Use these healthy snack food ideas to avoid mindless eating.