ORLANDO, Fla. — Weight gain may depend on how an individual’s genes react to certain diets, a new study in mice suggests. Four strains of mice fared differently on four different diets, William Barrington of North Carolina State University in Raleigh reported July 15 at the Allied Genetics Conference. One strain, the A/J mouse, was…

There are many mixed opinions in nutrition science. Dozens of studies are published every week, but most of them are of a low quality. The studies most commonly promoted by the media are test-tube studies, animal studies or observational studies. These studies have limited value on their own, and their results often completely contradict each…

It is nice if you can explain how you like your coffee. Do you add milk? But, how much do you actually know about this delicious drink that is part of your morning routine? Make yourself a nice cup of coffee and read these interesting facts. Coffee Lovers Should Be Grateful to a Herd of…

In a well-kept neighborhood in Miami with lush gardens, Larry Smart, a county mosquito control inspector, holds a turkey baster up to the light. “If you look closely, you’ll see some moving fast. They’re wriggling around,” he says. “That’s actually mosquito larvae.” Smart uses the turkey baster to sample standing water in hard-to-reach places. Florida…

If you enjoy a good tipple after a hard day’s work, you may want to put that glass down. A new study says that alcohol consumption is associated with seven types of cancer. The study, published in the journal Addiction on Thursday, found an association between alcohol consumption and cancers in seven sites of the…

We have seen many Coca-Cola experiments, but this just may be the most insane one yet. The result is shocking!

According to a new study, the small vegan population might just have the right idea. Turns out, going vegan could be the key to saving both the planet and millions of lives. According to researchers at Oxford University, worldwide veganism would also save some $700 billion to $1 trillion per year on health care, and…

A free clinic provides wellness and hope to the small town of Beckley. By Andrew McChesney, news editor, Adventist Review, and Kimberly Luste Maran, communication assistant, North American Division Seventh-day Adventist volunteers provided more than $6.5 million in free medical services to about 1,700 patients over three days at the first small-town mega-clinic organized by…

The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the diet and nutrition company Herbalife will have to pay a $200 million fine and restructure its business in response to allegations of “unfair and deceptive practices.” The FTC called the settlement a “significant law enforcement action,” but the company claimed it as a victory in its fight…

Who does not prefer a nice and pleasant scent? Our homes have distinctive smell, but since we live there, we can not feel it. Shops sell different air fresheners, sprays, scented candles, and some have fresh, pleasant scent, while others have strong and deep aroma. In addition to this, they are not cheap at all….

While many vegans believe Meatless Mondays and other cutting-back-consumption campaigns don’t push enough of a paradigm-shift, others argue that these are crucial first steps towards a more compassionate world. Given that around 93 percent of people still eat meat, it’s difficult to imagine that everyone will cease doing so anytime soon. A world that eats…

Frequent stomach cramps, and symptoms including weakness, loss of weight and allergy indicate gluten intolerance. Gluten is wheat protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and all products made of grains or containing grains in small traces. Processed and canned food, vitamins or medications, but children food as well, contain gluten, unless its strictly stated on…