A. Only if you are overweight, suggests a new study by USC
researchers. In fact, for lean humans, the anti-aging strategy may be a
pointless, frustra...
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According to Roger Clemens, Dr.P.H., adjunct professor of pharmacology at the USC
School of Pharmacy, liquid detoxification regimens not only do noth...
A. Some recent studies, as well as a panel representing the American Medical Association, have noted that previous statements about the dangers of hi...
A. Yes. While parents who are not overweight have a much smaller risk of overweight children, other factors can come into play. "Despite such genetic...
The holiday season is far from over, which means more big meals ahead. While you may think sleepiness after a meal is tied to turkey, think again. "Y...
The holidays are typically a season marked by overindulgence. Here, a USC dietician offers tips on eating your way through the next few months while ...
A. Not really. While gourmet salts are slightly lower in total sodium chloride (NaCl) content than table salt, the difference is small. So while they...
A. Eating disorders are complex disorders that are characterized by a number of obvious and sometimes not so obvious signs, says Richard MacKenzie, M...
A. Electrolytes refer to salts, such as sodium and potassium, which are dissolved in your body fluids and also excreted in sweat, explaining why sweat...
Designed to rid the body of toxins and jumpstart weight loss, detox diets have become increasingly trendy in recent years. Here, a USC expert shares t...
Some studies suggest that barbecuing meat may be bad for your health. With Memorial Day fast approaching, a USC expert sheds light on how to make outd...
A. According to Mariana C. Stern, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, experimental stu...
A recent study found that the more often an adolescent had breakfast, the lower the body mass index. The breakfast eaters consumed greater amounts of ...
The most heavily sprayed fruits and vegetables are peaches, strawberries, apples, spinach, nectarines, celery, pears, cherries, potatoes, bell peppers...
The dinner table met science fiction last month when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that meat and milk from cloned cows, goats ...
If you are still trying to find a way to make good on your New Year's resolution to lose weight, try eating more fruit and less meat, says registered ...
When traveling by plane this holiday season, pick up some string cheese or other dairy treat at the airport snack stand before boarding your flight. "...
Late-afternoon cravings at work often lead straight to the vending machine or to the stack of donuts in the break room, sometimes without a second tho...
If you want to feel awake after Thanksgiving dinner this year, don't skip the bird: eat less food! While turkey does contain L-tryptophan—known ...
When shopping for groceries this holiday season, you may notice a growing market of foods fortified with vitamins and nutrients—from soda and yo...