Red meat has gotten a bad rap over the years. Even the -American Heart Association- recommends limiting your intake. But what if we’ve been unfairly favoring other types of meat over beef, lamb and pork? A recent study may have leveled the playing field. Is chicken really better for you than beef? According to one study, it isn’t. Researchers compared cholesterol levels from diets focusing on three...
Nutrition experts and the medical community alike have long advised against eating red meat, saying that regular consumption leads to a higher risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and premature death. However, -five separate reviews- of the studies used to establish the red-meat warnings have shown that the evidence against red meat may not be as strong as previously thought. So what's the deal?...
Summer is a time for ice cream, warm evenings, fireworks, thunderstorms, and - ticks. Not everything about summer is a bright and sunny vacation. Unfortunately, there are also some dangers to watch out for, one coming in the form of tiny arachnids now spreading an unnerving disease that is affecting more and more people, especially in the east and southeast U.S. Ticks carry all sorts of nasty infections...