Alcohol and Cancer: What You Need to Know (YouTube, Dec 16, 2020)
A lot of people don't know that drinking alcohol can increase your risk of some cancers. Why? And if you like to drink alcohol, what should you do?
A lot of people don't know that drinking alcohol can increase your risk of some cancers. Why? And if you like to drink alcohol, what should you do?
Alcohol Calories
Ever wonder just how many calories that beer or glass of wine is adding to your daily total? If you haven't given it a thought, you're like many Americans.
Ever wonder just how many calories that beer or glass of wine is adding to your daily total? If you haven't given it a thought, you're like many Americans.
America the Sweet
The average American over the age of one eats 22 teaspoons of added sugars each day.
The average American over the age of one eats 22 teaspoons of added sugars each day.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Should You Buy Expensive Supplements or Buy a Bottle at the Grocery Store? (YouTube, Oct 7, 2020)
Do You Have to Take a Vitamin D Supplement to be Healthy? (YouTube, Sep 22, 2020)
You hear so much in the news about vitamin D supplements. Do you have to take one?
You hear so much in the news about vitamin D supplements. Do you have to take one?
Avoid A Cold
There is no treatment for a cold. But there are some things you can do to boost your immune system and lower your chances of getting one.
There is no treatment for a cold. But there are some things you can do to boost your immune system and lower your chances of getting one.
Building a Better Breakfast
New research by UAB researchers might help you build a hunger busting breakfast.
New research by UAB researchers might help you build a hunger busting breakfast.
Busting the 8 Cups of Water a Day Myth (YouTube, May 13, 2020)
Staying hydrated is important - especially now that the weather is warming up. But do we really have to drink 8 cups of water a day to stay hydrated? UAB nutritionist Beth Kitchin, PhD, RDN tells why this is a myth!
Staying hydrated is important - especially now that the weather is warming up. But do we really have to drink 8 cups of water a day to stay hydrated? UAB nutritionist Beth Kitchin, PhD, RDN tells why this is a myth!
Caffeine
If caffeine were to go on trial for all of the allegations against it, would it be convicted?
If caffeine were to go on trial for all of the allegations against it, would it be convicted?
Cancer Cutting Habits
Take a look at some of the lifestyle changes that can lower your risk of cancer.
Take a look at some of the lifestyle changes that can lower your risk of cancer.
Designer Waters: Health or Hype?
Designer drinks like Gatorade, Smart Water, Vitamin Water, and Propel are everywhere. Are they worth it?
Designer drinks like Gatorade, Smart Water, Vitamin Water, and Propel are everywhere. Are they worth it?
Fending Off the Cold and Flu with Vitamin D?
Can taking vitamin D lower your chances of getting a cold or the flu? The answer is - maybe.
Can taking vitamin D lower your chances of getting a cold or the flu? The answer is - maybe.
Folic Acid and Cancer: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Reports have been surfacing that extra supplementation with folic acid may be related to certain cancers.
Reports have been surfacing that extra supplementation with folic acid may be related to certain cancers.
High Fructose Fracas
You've probably heard of high fructose corn syrup. But is it good? Is it bad? What exactly is it?
You've probably heard of high fructose corn syrup. But is it good? Is it bad? What exactly is it?
How Much Added Sugar Do You Eat? (YouTube, Aug 26, 2020)
How much added sugar is in your food? The new food label that came out earlier this year shows you. Here's how to use it.
How much added sugar is in your food? The new food label that came out earlier this year shows you. Here's how to use it.
Lactose Intolerance May Not Be As Common As We Thought
New research shows that only 12% of all Americans and 19.5% of African Americans may be lactose intolerant.
New research shows that only 12% of all Americans and 19.5% of African Americans may be lactose intolerant.
Lower Calories, Live Longer?
Could eating less help you live longer? If you're a lab animal, the answer is probably "yes". The answer is less certain for us humans.
Could eating less help you live longer? If you're a lab animal, the answer is probably "yes". The answer is less certain for us humans.
Phony Food Allergies
If you go to an allergy doctor and get a skin prick test or a blood test for food allergies, you might not like what you see.
If you go to an allergy doctor and get a skin prick test or a blood test for food allergies, you might not like what you see.
Should You Supplement with Vitamin C?
For years, conventional wisdom has prompted many people to take vitamin C for avoiding a cold. Unfortunately, the science on this subject is much less clear.
For years, conventional wisdom has prompted many people to take vitamin C for avoiding a cold. Unfortunately, the science on this subject is much less clear.
Teen Vegetarians
A vegetarian diet may be healthy option for your teen, as long as it is not a "front" for an eating disorder.
A vegetarian diet may be healthy option for your teen, as long as it is not a "front" for an eating disorder.
The Wine and Cheese Diet: Good for Brain Health? (YouTube, Dec 16, 2020)
Studies We Really Want to Be True: A recent study hit the headlines with promises of better brain health for people who eat cheese and drink wine. But just how accurate are the headlines?
Studies We Really Want to Be True: A recent study hit the headlines with promises of better brain health for people who eat cheese and drink wine. But just how accurate are the headlines?
There's A New FDA Approved Weight Loss Drug! Is It Right For You? (YouTube, Jun 22, 2021)
There’s a new kid on the weight-loss medicine block. The FDA approved “Wegovy” earlier this month for long term weight loss. Wegovy is a weekly injection (subcutaneous – just under the skin) you give yourself. It is similar to the diabetes drug “Ozempic” but at a higher dose. Is it right for you?
There’s a new kid on the weight-loss medicine block. The FDA approved “Wegovy” earlier this month for long term weight loss. Wegovy is a weekly injection (subcutaneous – just under the skin) you give yourself. It is similar to the diabetes drug “Ozempic” but at a higher dose. Is it right for you?
Vitamin C and Covid: What You Need to Know (YouTube, Dec 16, 2020)
Vitamin C is back in the headlines. Can it help Covid patients?
Vitamin C is back in the headlines. Can it help Covid patients?
Wellness tips to get you over the New Year’s resolution slump
(UAB News, January 21, 2020)
(UAB News, January 21, 2020)
