Iron (dietary supplement)

What is gluten? And other frequently asked questions about gluten

2013-05-18 00:00:00

What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in certain grains, including wheat, barley and rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). What problems prompt people to avoid gluten? Gluten causes inflammation of the small intestine in...

Magnet swallowing a potentially deadly threat to children, study says

2013-03-11 12:58:00

A new breed of powerful magnets found in toys and jewelry poses a growing and potentially deadly risk to small children who swallow them, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Assn. Journal. Neodymium-iron-boron magnets are...

Study finds association between processed meat and disease

2013-03-07 10:45:00

Another study has found an association between eating meat and premature death, this time linking the consumption of bacon, sausage and other processed meats with cardiovascular disease and cancer in a study of nearly a half-million Europeans. "Overall,...

Recipe: Tarte Tatin

2012-12-08 00:00:00

� Total time: 1� hours, plus chilling and cooling times Servings: Makes 1 (9-inch) tart Note: Investigate the heirloom apples at the farmers market, asking the farmer's advice about baking apples. Golden Delicious is a classic apple for this tart,...

Does your hair need a summer intervention?

2012-08-12 00:00:00

Summer can play havoc on the hair with prolonged exposure to the sun, seawater and chlorine as well as the inevitable perspiration and humidity that accompany the season. "It's important to always keep the hair hydrated; deep condition at least weekly,"...

Recipe: Zucchini tian

2012-08-18 00:00:00

Zucchini tian Total time: 30 minutes, plus 1 to 1 1/2 hours baking time Servings: 6 1 large onion Olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt 2 tablespoons slivered basil leaves 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch rounds 16 to 20 cherry tomatoes, quartered...

Dietary cleanses rise in popularity, but there are risks

2012-06-09 00:00:00

To the rational mind, the notion of willingly depriving oneself of food for days on end seems illogical, at best. Basic biology, after all, dictates that calories are necessary to sustain everyday functioning and that low levels of, say, iron or potassium...

Camel milk may help control diabetes, researchers say

2012-08-10 09:43:36

Readers' Choice 2012: Health & Beauty

2012-08-07 16:42:00

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The fate of the Twinkie -- financially, legally, deliciously

2012-01-17 16:35:23

Potatoes can add plenty to waistline

2011-06-23 00:00:00

Public Enemy No. 1 in America's battle of the bulge isn't cupcakes, soda or double bacon cheeseburgers. It's the simple potato, according to Harvard University researchers. Daily consumption of an extra serving of spuds — French fries, crispy...

The Review: Papilles

2012-02-23 00:00:00

When food lovers head to Paris these days, the savvier bypass the Michelin-starred restaurants entirely and seek out the small, sometimes funky bistros where passionate young cooks are turning out wonderful food at affordable prices. Spaces — and...

skillet? A panini press or sandwich maker? Why not an open grill? It's just one way to get creative with the classic sandwich. This is the ultimate grilled dish.

2012-08-23 14:49:57

Add raisins; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 tablespoon of the butter on High 10 to 20 seconds or until melted. Stir in agave sweetener; set aside. Chop enough cilantro to measure 1 tablespoon; set aside.

2012-03-27 00:00:00

Unroll dough sheet; press into 10 x 14-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half lengthwise. Cut salmon lengthwise into 6 pieces. To make each roll, spoon half of rice evenly down 1 long edge of each dough piece in a 1-inch strip to within 1/4 inch of edge.

2012-03-27 00:00:00