Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that those who eat leafy green vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, and others can reduce their risk of developing diabetes.

The study was led by Patrice Carter and was published in the British Medical Journal, focusing on over 220,000 people for the purpose of seeing how a diet high in vegetables would help prevent diabetes. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study released this week has revealed that having a thick waist greatly increases your risk of death later in life, no matter what your weight may be.

It is possible to have a normal weight and still have a tick waist, but the fact of the matter is that the thick waist you may not have paid much attention too could be a sign of health problems in the future. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study released this week has revealed that high levels of bad cholesterol or LDL in young adults can have a major impact on their health later in life, damaging their arteries and leading to heart disease.

The study was carried out by a team of international researchers who focused their work over a 20-year period in regards to the data they collected. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has looked at the potential benefits of both a low carb diet as well as a low fat diet. The study has shown that both diets do work, but which is the better of the two?

The study was led by Dr. Gary Foster and a team of researchers from Temple University. The idea of the study was to see which of the two diets were better, if any, in regards to weight loss, potential health benefits, etc. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that after you have your first drink with alcohol, your stroke risk nearly doubles.

The study was conducted with 390 stroke patients and followed how much alcohol they consumed prior to them suffering a stroke. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, men who are obese when they are in their 20s may die up to a decade sooner when compared directly to men who are considered to be healthy.

The study was led by Esther Zimmermann from the University of Copenhagen, and focused on 5,000 men who were tracked from the age of 20 up until the age of 80. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new weight-loss from from the pharmaceutical company Vivus, Qnexa, has been proven to be effective, but are the results of a study enough to receive approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

The FDA released a report on Tuesday which focused on the new weight-loss drug following the results of a study. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new report released this week, both salsa and guacamole you eat at restaurants pack a high risk for food poisoning, and other food-borne illnesses.

Food poisoning is falways a major concern for many people, especially when they go out to eat at a restaurant, as they don’t know what is safe, not safe, etc. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has come out and slammed the Kellog Company for false claims in regards to the health benefits of eating come of their foods, including their popular Rice Krispies.

The company has had a great deal of success with the marketing of Kellog’s Rice Krispies brand cereal, especially with the younger consumers out there. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A company based in California, Caldwell Fresh Foods, has announced a nationwide recall of alfalfa sprouts due to salmonella contamination.

The recall was confirmed on Friday and was voluntary on the part of the company to try and stop the spread of the bacteria. Continue Reading