Diabetes

A roundup of this week’s health-and-wellness stories, from the latest in hard science to the strangest head-scratchers hurtling through the...

The Mediterranean diet had us at “olive oil” and “wine,” but in case you needed more reasons to love it, it also comes with a plethora of health benefits. Dr. John Pierce, a specialist in age management at Ageless...

We all know that staying up late tonight will impact us tomorrow. But what about the long-term effects? This infographic from HealthCentral.com illustrates the risks that accompany insufficient...

If you think the current attack on the soda industry is unwarranted, this infographic from the Center for Science in the Public Interest might change your mind....

OK, so we’re not talking about a psychedelic experience, but taste-tripping does to your taste buds what (um, we imagine) psilocybin does to your visual perception: completely warps it in a bizarre way. Imagine the...

In Woody Allen’s “Whatever Works,” Larry David’s character complained in a very Larry David fashion, “Christ, if I have to eat nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day to live, I don’t wanna live.” And he...

With all the labels you see in the bread aisle — “Made with whole grains,” “100% whole grain,” “whole wheat” — it’s difficult to know which kind is actually the best for you. Make your next grocery trip...

To mark its 50th year of operation, retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid is offering free screenings, wellness fairs and public education events at various cities across the...

Being No. 1 isn't always a good thing. According to new CDC stats, Mississippi leads the country in terms of obesity with 34.9% of its population qualifying as obese, while Colorado falls at the other end of the spectrum...

A roundup of this week’s health-and-wellness stories, from the latest in hard science to the strangest head-scratchers hurtling through the...