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Feb 23, 2016 08:00 AM EST

Eating Chocolate May Boost Brain Power

New findings published in the journal Appetite reveal that eating chocolate may lead to better brain function.

Feb 17, 2016 12:05 AM EST

Could Aerobic Fitness Protect The Liver Against Chronic Alcohol Use?

Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that aerobic exercise may protect the liver against alcohol-related inflammation and injury. The findings are published in the journal Biomolecules.

Feb 15, 2016 08:10 PM EST

Eating Lots Of Fish During Pregnancy May Increase Your Child's Obesity Risk

Did you know eating a lot of fish could affect your child's risk of obesity?

Jan 25, 2016 02:33 PM EST

Food Advertising And Unhealthy Choices: How Do These Influence Your Child's Eating Habits?

Researchers at the University's Institute of Psychology, Health & Society have found that unhealthy food advertising negatively influences children's food choices-increasing their risk of forming life-long bad habits.

Jan 07, 2016 03:00 PM EST

Sodium Consumption Is Way Too High Among The Average American

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that regardless of race, age, gender or even high blood pressure, the majority of Americans are consuming more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.

Dec 22, 2015 10:09 AM EST

Holiday Shopping May Make You Happier Over Time: How Consumerism Changes Your Mood

It's a material world, and a new study proves it. Scientists have found that shopping can provide more frequent happiness over time. In contrast, purchases that involve experiences, like a trip to the zoo, provide more intense happiness on individual occasions.

Dec 10, 2015 09:15 PM EST

Moderate Drinking May Reduce The Risk Of Death In Early Stages Of Alzheimer's

Moderate drinking in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) may reduce the risk of dying during early stages of the illness, according to a recent study.

Dec 10, 2015 03:15 PM EST

Drinking Milk May Increase Your Risk Of Parkinson's Disease: Here's Why

A pesticide previously found in milk may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a recent report.

Nov 22, 2015 08:38 PM EST

Coffee Consumption During Pregnancy Won't Harm Babies' IQ

Coffee is continuously in the news for its beneficial effect, but some health experts have questioned whether it's safe for pregnant women to drink. Now, they've found that indulging in a cup of Joe won't negatively impact your future child-particularly the development of his or her IQ.

Nov 12, 2015 08:46 PM EST

Vanilla Yogurt Could Boost Your Mood

What we eat can influence our mood, particularly if we're surprised or disappointed with a certain food product, according to a recent study.

Oct 13, 2015 06:31 PM EDT

Type 2 Diabetes And Wine: Is A Little Actually Good For Patients?

New findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine show that drinking red wine may help some with type 2 diabetes manage both high cholesterol and cardiac issues.

Sep 25, 2015 04:29 PM EDT

Diabetes Medication May Help Reduce Alcohol Depedence

New findings published in Addiction Biology reveal that a new diabetes drug could help in treating alcohol dependence by decreasing its effects in the body, according to a new study on mice.