Jun 28, 2013 12:00PM
About 3,000 times stronger than sugar, Neotame is now widely used to sweeten processed foods yet lacks strict scientific studies on its toxicity.
Slugging down iced tea in hot weather is refreshing, but black tea’s high oxalate content raises the risk of kidney stones in people prone to the condition.
May 31, 2013 12:05PM
Mount Sinai doctors have found that a common compound in meats and poultry barbecued at high temperatures can bring on tummy fat, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.
Men that drink a mere 12 ounces of sugary soda a day increase their risk of deadly cardiovascular disease by a fifth. Diet versions aren’t so healthy, either.
May 31, 2013 12:04PM
Too much fat in a man’s diet seems to lower his sperm count and concentration, but eating fish and plant oils helps shape up sperm’s performance.
Apr 05, 2013 06:52PM
Whole Foods Market has become the first company in the industry to decide that all products containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be so labeled by 2018.
Mar 29, 2013 11:19AM
Preliminary research suggests that heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage may increase the risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision loss.
Feb 28, 2013 11:56AM
Good news for diners that need to know if a dish meets their dietary requirements: A new app helps them make informed meal decisions at 180,000 restaurant locations nationwide.
Sports and energy drinks may cause irreversible damage to teeth, especially among adolescents.
Feb 28, 2013 11:55AM
We may need to reconsider what we put in our steamer or cookpot—rice is frequently contaminated with high levels of arsenic.