Okay, I have to admit, the results of this recent study took me by surprise. When people were asked to eat a raspberry-chocolate protein bar, thinking about the delicious flavor rather than its nutritional or health-related benefits helped to curb hunger later in the day. The possible explanation may be that many people mistakenly believe [...]

Here’s another example of how too much of a good thing can be harmful. A commentary in a respectable journal warns about health risks associated with  excessively high doses of calcium and vitamin D supplements.  This increases some individuals’ risk of developing dangerously high levels of calcium in the blood, which could cause high blood [...]