Author: Consumereports editorial team
President Obama and his administration is facing a tough decision with regards to the coverage of contraception after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the religious business owners. The high court voted 5 to 4 that religious firms don’t need to provide contraception in their worker’s health insurance plans if it was against the owner’s beliefs. The majority also […]
Fiber is a well known nutrient, but not well understood. Put simply, fiber refers tocarbohydrates that cannot be digested by humans. They are classified as either soluble or insoluble, depending on whether they dissolve in liquids. Insoluble fibers function mostly as bulking agents and are not very interesting. However, soluble fiber can havepowerful effects on health and metabolism ( Different […]
Scientists have created a drug for type 2 diabetes that is switched on by blue light, which they hope will improve treatment of the disease. Diabetes drugs that promote the release of insulin from the pancreas can in some cases cause side effects due to their actions on other organs such as the brain and heart. Some can also stimulate […]
Gastric bypass surgery has better outcomes than gastric banding for long-term weight loss, controlling type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and lowering cholesterol levels, according… Curated from http://www.health.am/weightloss/ Add your annotation
Just because it’s common, that doesn’t make us crazy about wearing swimmers with dimply thighs on show. The key to removing cellulite is to decrease fat deposits. If you’re stuck at work and don’t have time to get to the gym, take advantage of the office staircase. Sure, you’ll look a bit strange to begin with, but by upping your […]