March 8, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health
Lunchtime at Burton Elementary School had a new feature Monday: a taste test. Read story
March 6, 2017, 6:05am Health
Judging by all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there, you get the impression you need more protein. There are claims it curbs appetite, helps with weight loss and builds muscle. But what’s the real story? Read story
March 6, 2017, 6:00am Health
To separate fact from fiction, a panel of physicians and researchers did a deep dive into the nutritional science, and Feb. 27 they published their findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In the review, they examined attention-grabbing controversies related to heart health and drilled down to… Read story
February 28, 2017, 8:42pm Clark County News
You can smell the Family and Community Resource Center at Ellsworth Elementary School before you can see it. Read story
February 28, 2017, 5:04am Health
Dear Mayo Clinic: I have heard that adding flaxseed to my diet could improve my health, but I know nothing about it. What’s the best way to take it? Read story
February 23, 2017, 6:04pm Business
From specialty shops in Rome to supermarkets around the world, lovers of Italian olive oil are in for some sticker shock this year, with prices due to jump by as much as 20 percent. Read story
February 16, 2017, 10:13am Business
Changes planned to the sell-by dates on food Read story
February 12, 2017, 6:00am Health
Spices and herbs add delicious variety to the foods we eat. But spices and herbs are much more than flavor enhancers — they are nutritional powerhouses. After all, spices and herbs come from plants, which means they are sources of plant phytonutrients. Many phytonutrients have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory or even anti-cancer… Read story
February 6, 2017, 6:01am Health
Go ahead. Sip that steaming cup o’ joe and enjoy the next one, too. Researchers say coffee may help you live longer. Read story
January 30, 2017, 6:43am Health
if we decided to do them — would go a long way to make us a healthier nation? At a recent health summit, Dr. Ali Kahn, Dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, said it pretty much boils down to this basic prescription: Read story
