High Five It With Green Tea
Green tea - which has been shown to lower the risks for chronic diseases like heart disease and osteoporosis - is a mainstay in many Eastern diets.
A new study shows that green tea combined with tai chi (a type of Chinese exercise practice) can improve bone strength in women.
Disease-Fighting Fruit Juice
While it is known that eating fruits and vegetables is good for us, it is unclear if drinking their juices has the same health benefits.
Researchers have found a link between drinking juice and a lower risk of certain chronic diseases.
Diabetes Increases Risks of Cancer
A new study shows that avoiding or controlling diabetes may reduce risks of developing or dying from cancer.
Drug Combo Cuts Pounds
While some drugs work well on their own, patients sometimes see better results from taking multiple drugs.
Researchers have found that a combination of two already approved pharmaciutical medications helps obese people shed pounds.
Strawberry Fields Forever
"Not only is it good for you, it taste good too!" This familiar statement now applies to strawberries and their potential to fight cancer.
The Long and Winding Road
Feelings of depression can make that long and winding road seem even longer and more winding.
The Heart of the Matter: Screening Doesn't Help
With growing concern about sudden death of young athletes, there is a push to start screening athletes using electro-cardiograms.
New research suggests that screening for electrical activity in the heart does not prevent sudden death.
Drink Away, Your Bladder Will Be Okay
The common belief is that drinking less liquids will help you avoid bladder control problems.
However, findings from a new study show that the amount of fluids you drink has no effect on the risk of developing overactive bladder.
Vegan Mainstream Advocates for Change
Like the big shrimp they are trying to avoid, vegan mainstream is becoming a new oxymoron.
Even boxer Mike Tyson came out as a pigeon loving vegan this year, landing him a gig on The Animal Planet TV show.