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Posts tagged ‘health’

16
Nov

Fast Food’s Secret Ingredient: Corn

A new study published in the current issue of Proceedings of National Academy reveal that The bulk of a fast-food hamburger from McDonald’s, Burger King or Wendy’s is made from cows that eat primarily corn

15
Nov

Big waist raises risk of early death

Having a big waistline can nearly double your risk of dying early, a major study has found. A large waist raises the risk of premature death, a large-scale study in Europe says.

11
Nov

Calcium, Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Breast Cancer: Study

Yet another study shows that vitamin supplements may not offer protection from cancer.
Taking calcium and vitamin D didn’t reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study of more than 2,000 postmenopausal women published in today’s Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

9
Nov

Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others’ Pain

Bullies may actually enjoy the pain they cause others, a new study using brain scans suggests. The part of the brain associated with reward lights up when an aggressive teen watches a video of someone hurting another