Diet Care

MONDAY, Aug. 9 (HealthDay News) — People who put on even a little weight around their middle hinder the function of cells that line their blood vessels, increasing the risk for high blood pressure and other problems, a new study finds.
These cells, called endothelial cells, are vital for proper functioning of blood vessels. They [...]

It was almost immediately used as a resource in criminal matters. In 1987, genetic fingerprinting was used in a criminal case against a man accused of having sex and impregnating  a 14-year-old handicapped girl. Florida rapist, Tommy Lee Andrews, was the first U.S. criminal to be convicted with DNA evidence. The South Side Strangler, Timothy [...]

If you live in Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis or New York,
there’s yet another reason to visit the farmers’ market this summer! The Third
Annual Epicurious Farmers’ Market Tour is visiting all of these cities, over
the next few weeks.

Visit their booth to try out their new iPad [...]

Hand Washing Can Rinse Away Doubts, Help You Live With Your Decisions, Study Finds
By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Health News
Reviewed By
Laura J. Martin, MD
May 6, 2010 — Washing your hands does more than rinse away the guilt of
sins or past misdeeds, it removes doubts about choices that have nothing to do
with morality, such as choosing celery over [...]

Tart cherries have some pretty impressive health benefits. Not only are they rich in antioxidants, but studies in animals show they lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease – due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They may even help with the battle of the bulge. Rats that ate tart cherry powder were less likely to [...]

Is it Monday already? Indeed it is, Healthy Bites bunnies. But fear not: The weekend may have been a bit short to relieve all of the stress from a long work week, but that doesn’t mean you need to reach for a bag of chips to tame [...]

Todd Huffman

By Frances Largeman-Roth, RD
From Health magazine
Agave, Salba, stevia—oh my! Having trouble telling which new finds in the health-food aisle are actually good for you? Our helpful guide can point you in the right direction.
Agave nectar
What it is: A syrup made from the Mexican agave plant, which is used as a sweetener and to [...]