Articles by Staff Writer
'New Tequila Plant Sweetener May Help Diabetes and Encourage Weight Loss
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'Why Kicking the Smoking Habit is Hard: Nicotine Weakens Brain Connections
Do you smoke? It turns out that there may be a reason it's so hard to quit the habit. Researchers have found that smokers suffering from nicotine withdrawal may have more trouble shifting their brain network. -
'States Rebel Against Food Stamp Cuts: Heating Subsidies Turn into 'Loophole'
Earlier this year, Congress passed a farm bill that it hoped would save $8.6 billion over 10 years by tightening a "loophole" in the food stamp program. Yet it seems as if this isn't going to happen. -
'South Korea Culls 6 Percent of Poultry to Curb Bird Flu Outbreak
South Korea is killing chickens by the dozen. The country has now culled over 6 percent of poultry in order to curb a bird flu outbreak that has impacted farms and migratory birds nationwide. -
''Love Hormone' Oxytocin Could Treat Anorexia
Anorexia is a serious eating disorder, impacting the lives of men and women across the United States. Now, though, researchers have found that the "love" hormone, oxytocin, could potentially be used as a treatment for anorexia nervosa. -
'Americans Believe Sugar is More Dangerous Than Pot
Americans apparently see marijuana as being a less dangerous than tobacco, alcohol and sugar. -
'FDA to Change Food Labels for First Time in 20 Years
About 20 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration introduced Nutrition Facts labels for the first time. Now, the FDA is finally giving them a much-needed overhaul, which could encourage the public to eat healthier. -
'Scientific Evidence for the 'Five-Second Rule': Dirty Floor Candy is Safe to Eat
Everyone knows about the five second rule--the idea that if you drop your food on the floor, it's still safe to eat if you pick it up before five seconds have passed. Now, there may just be scientific evidence that supports this "rule." -
'Protein from Meat and Fish May Cause Men to Age Gracefully
While too much protein may not be good for you, it turns out that some may help you age more gracefully--at least in men. -
'Harlem Explosion Update: New York City Buildings Injure 16, Kill 1
At around 9:00 a.m. EST this morning, two buildings reportedly exploded in Harlem in New York City. -
'Light Drinking Linked to Premature Birth Risk
Most know that heavy drinking while pregnant can cause a host of issues for a fetus. But did you know that even low levels of alcohol in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause problems? -
'Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer in Women
Could being obese put you at risk for cancer? It just might, according to a new study. -
'New Pet Food Options for Your Dog: Cooking Human Dishes for Your Canine
Should you cook food for your pet? -
'Medical Marijuana Refugees: 100 Families Journey to Colorado for Life-Saving Drug
There's a new trend when it comes to seeking out the medical properties of weed. Men and women are moving to Colorado as "marijuana refugees" in order to legally use the drug. -
'Fukushima Radiation to Reach West Coast Next Month: How it Affects Fish and Your Food
There's been a lot of concern over the radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster after a tsunami struck Japan. But how exactly will this radiation affect you and the fish you eat--if at all?
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