health List
June 10, 2004 -- The ancient mariners had scurvy. Andapparently, plenty of Americans today have it, too. We're not getting enoughvitamin C, the main preventative for scurvy or vitamin C deficiency
June 7, 2004 -- Adding more sugary sodas to your daily diet maynot only pack on the pounds, it may also raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. A new study shows that women who went from drinking le
Who doesn't love cookies and brownies, the ultimate comfort foods? Here is arecipe for a to-die-for brownie and a chewy oatmeal cookie (which also happensto have some healthy fiber), both using th
It's the season for frolicking in the sun during family barbecues and for romantic picnics. At some point this summer, most of us will find ourselves flipping burgers on the grill or whipping out
v [News & Features]No Sugar? No Problem! Cooking Sugar-Free: A Live Event with Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic's resident 'Recipe Doctor,' Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, specializes in turning no-no recipes into healthyand delicious options for those with special diets. On April 27, Elaine
Forget the soft drink or boring bottled water. On hot days,it's easy to improvise. You can create thirst-soothing, yummy summer drinksthat are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. ? St
You're in the car all day it seems -- for business, chores, even vacations.It's hard to eat while on the road, much less eat right, but it can be done. Sowhat are some good food selections for dri
What's the word on grilling: Is it a good thing or a bad thing? After all, one of the golden rules of eating healthy at restaurants is tochoose "grilled" foods over "fried" choices. That's beca
July 14, 2004 -- People who get enough niacin in their diet cuttheir risk of Alzheimer's disease by 70%, a new study shows. Martha Clare Morris, PhD, of the Rush Institute for HealthAging in Ch
Aug. 10, 2004 -- Opting for a chicken salad or sandwich over anold-fashioned burger isn't always the healthiest choice at fast-foodrestaurants. A new report shows some fast-food chicken salads pac
July 28, 2004 -- Is the all-clear on eggs all over? A newJapanese study breaks through the promising news on eggs. Eating eggs every dayincreases a woman's risk of dying young, it says. The rep
Aug. 24, 2004 -- Most Americans still aren't eating enough fruits andvegetables, despite the highly publicized "five a day" recommendations,a new survey shows. In fact, the survey shows most Am
Jack (from Jack in the Box), Dave (from Wendy's) and the Colonel (from KFC)must stay up nights thinking of new foods to add to their menus, because eachnew year brings more fast-food options. S
It's so easy to fall into an eating rut. Having the same breakfast, lunch,or dinner day in and day out offers convenience and comfort: No need to thinkabout what to eat or where to find it. There
Aug. 30, 2004 -- The new food pyramid will be out soon, and it's lookingvery lean. The government has released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans --as it does every five years -- to shape the
Sept. 8, 2004 -- Coming to a fish market near you: "Tuna tackles heart disease," and "Salmon saves lives." Well, not exactly, but under a new qualified health claim announced today by the FDA,
Having kissed its crumbled-corn-chip top and canned-soup innards goodbye,the humble casserole is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. And for goodreason. Not only are casseroles fast and easy t
Whether it's the Middle Eastern meze, the Chinese dim sum,or the Spanish tapas, one of the biggest trends in dining out is feasting onlittle dishes. What's more surprising, perhaps, than this grow
Tired. Drained. Pooped. No matter how you put it, you're beat and need todrum up some energy. You are not alone. Many people have trouble getting ingear in the morning, experience the afternoon sl
Don't you wish there were a diet that could assure you a life free fromcancer? Most experts agree it doesn't exist -- yet. But there is a way to eatand live that could put the odds of preventing c
Hot
Grill-Fired Pizza- Eating Coast to Coast: Food Festival
- Peanut Butter Packs a Healthy Punch
- Safeguard Your Thanksgiving Leftover
- Crazy for Cranberries!
- Talking Turkey with Elaine Magee, MP
- Thanksgiving: Skim Fat, Add Flavor
- Lighten Your Favorite Holiday Appeti
- Fruits vs. Veggies: What's Your Love
- The Whole Truth About Whole Grains
- Winter Warmers
- Is Fast Food Killing Our Sense of Ta
- Food Synergy: Nutrients That Work Be