All Entries in the "Food&Health" Category
Is the Secret to Olive Oil in Its Scent?
The research found that compared to other oils and fats, extra virgin olive oil was more likely to increase a person’s feelings of satiety after a meal. But another phase of the study showed that just imparting the scent of olive oil to food – by adding an aromatic extract – reduced the amount of calories people in the study consumed and improved their blood sugar response.
Explaining The Soda Ban, Once And For All
Even if the New York City Board of Health passes the ban this coming Thursday, 7-Eleven, the ubiquitous convenience-store chain, will still be able to serve its 50-ounce Orange Explosion Slurpee, which contains 107 grams of sugar, the equivalent of nearly four full-size Snickers bars. Dunkin’ Donuts could still sell its large Vanilla Bean Coolatta (174 grams of sugar, or nearly six Snickers bars, in its 32 ounces). And if you can find a place with unlimited refills, you can still drink as much soda as you like.
Deep-Fried Mars Bars Unhealthy, Says Candymaker
Lawyers for candymaker Mars Inc. shot off an urgent letter to a Scottish bar attempting to secure Protected Food status for its deep-fried rendition of the company’s namesake candy bar, saying the decision to deep fry Mars renders the candy’s health benefits null and void.
Black Licorice Tastes Like Lead, Also Is Full of Lead
Because black licorice tastes like anger and betrayal, unwitting consumers might not even notice that the candy is more lead-flavored than usual
If You Go to a Hospital in July, Get Ready to Die
Actual data on the July Effect varies, however. The New York Times reports that one of “the largest and best designed” studies found that patient mortality rates increase by 8% in July, a month that also sees a jump in hospital charges and more drawn-out stays.
Cannibalism: Is It Safe To Eat People? (video)
There’s no doubt that cannibalism is simultaneously fascinating and repulsive. Hearing survival stories makes us question whether we could eat the flesh of our fallen companions,
The Weight of The Nation (documentary)
HBO’s multi-part research documentary The Weight of the Nation examines obesity in America in four parts.
Has The Elusive G-Spot Been Located?
A gynecologist says he has finally proven the existence of the G-spot.
Tai Chi May Help Parkinson’s Patients Regain Balance
Tai chi, the Chinese martial art involving slow and rhythmic movement, has been shown to benefit older people by maintaining balance and strength.
Ultrasound Zap May Be New Form of Birth Control
The best results were seen when the testes underwent two 15-minute zap sessions.
What Vietnam Taught Us About Breaking Bad Habits
So what does science know about translating our resolve into actual changes in behavior?
Thousands Sterilized, a State Weighs Restitution
A task force is calculating North Carolina’s obligation to the estimated 7,600 victims of its eugenics program from 1933 to 1977, many of them poor and uneducated.
Swearing as a Response to Pain-Effect of Daily Swearing Frequency
People who swear more frequently in daily life show a lesser pain tolerance effect of swearing
In High Schools, a Critical Lens on Food
High school students have been ignored in this conversation about the obesity epidemic,” Ms. Cohen said. “It’s a serious health crisis.”
Glued Meat Anyone?
When it comes to selling meat, deceptive practices are more widespread than you think.
Parsing The Details Of New Sunscreen Regulations
The federal Food and Drug Administration is ordering sunscreen manufacturers to change the way they label their products.
What Is In Fast Food? A Newly Discovered Reason To Avoid Fast Food
A new study shows that toxicperfluoroalkyls, which are used in surface protection treatments and coatings to…
Health Advantages of Green Tea
The health advantages of green tea make it appear to be the miracle drink of recent years. It is mentioned as a cure for everything from stomach trouble to fatigue, from rheumatoid arthritis to tooth decay.
Man Officially Cured Of HIV
For the first time ever, a man has been cured of HIV. The remedy may nearly have killed him, but it opens a door—just a crack—to hope that we may someday kill off the scourge for good.
Electronic Cigarettes: Is This the Death of Big Tobacco?
Electronic cigarettes have recently grabbed the attention of countless tobacco users across the United States. Also known as the “E-Cigarette,” these groundbreaking devices are raising a lot of eyebrows.
