Author Archives: Health

FDA to Address Increased Use of E-Cigs Among Youth

With new findings revealing that e-cigarette use has increased from 1.5 million to more than 3.6 million young people within the last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new measures against flavored electronic cigarettes, CNN reports. FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, announced the proposals in a statement released on Thursday. “The changes… Read More »

Martin Lewis: Money Saving Expert reveals cheapest loans NOW for £7.5k to £15k borrowing

Martin Lewis, 46, is on a mission to help people save money where possible, particularly in the run up to Christmas, which is notorious for being an expensive time of year. The Money Saving Expert appeared on ITV’s This Morning yesterday, and included in his money saving deals was the cheapest rate loans available right… Read More »

9 healthful substitutes for butter

Butter is a dairy product that people can make from churned milk or cream. However, for people who cannot or choose not to consume butter, there are many alternatives. The process of churning milk or cream separates the milk fat from the liquid. The remaining fat becomes the butter. However, some people choose to avoid… Read More »

Low-carb diets may be best for losing weight and keeping it off, study finds

Strictly limiting carbohydrates and eating more fat may help the body burn more calories, a new clinical trial shows. Researchers found that among 164 adults in a weight-loss study, those placed on a low-carb, high-fat diet burned more daily calories, versus those given high-carb meals. On average, their bodies used up 250 extra calories per… Read More »