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Beer is Good For You! Alcohol May have Health Benefits for Heart and Bones
Brewery Spotlight: Port Jeff Brewing Company Features Creative Tweaks
A Long Island brewery moves from newbie to veteran status. When Mike Philbrick first set his eyes on homebrewing, the trend had just started becoming popular. Dark Chocolate Diet Feeds Gut Bacteria, Causing a Healthier Heart
Most people know that dark chocolate can have health benefits. Now, though, researchers have uncovered exactly why dark chocolate might be good for you. Fried Food is More Dangerous for Those with Genetic Risk for Obesity
Do you like fried food? A new study reveals that how much these oily snacks can affect your waistline may be hardwired into your genetics. Medical Marijuana Study Approved: Veterans May Use Drug to Treat PTSD
Medical marijuana may just be able to help veterans with post-traumatic stress. The federal government has given a green light to researchers to study the effects of marijuana on those suffering from PTSD. Parent Behaviors Raise Obesity Risk in Infants
Could you be setting up your child for obesity? That might be the case. Researchers found that behaviors linked to high obesity risk are common among parents of 2-month-olds. Saturated Fats Alone Doesn't Cause Heart Disease Risk: Omega-3s May Have No Benefits
Saturated fat is bad for your heart health, right? That may not be the case. Scientists have found no evidence to support the guidelines that say people should restrict saturated fat consumption in order to lower the risk of heart disease. Kids Treated with Stimulant Pills for ADHD May be Obese
Could stimulants used to treat ADHD be affecting kids' weight? Could stimulants used to treat ADHD be affecting kids' weight? A new study reveals that pills used to counteract Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder may be contributing to the tide of obesity among children. New Study to Test Heart and Health Benefits of 'Chocolate Pill'
Scientists are going to feed intense concentrations of chocolate to thousands of volunteers in order to see if the "chocolate pill" improves their heart health. New Tequila Plant Sweetener May Help Diabetes and Encourage Weight Loss
Could tequila help lower blood sugar? Probably not, but the sweetener extracted from the plant used to make the alcohol certainly could. 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. 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Could Treat Anorexia in Teenage Girls
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. 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 and Well
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. Light Drinking Linked to Premature Birth Risk in Pregnant Women
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?
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