glycemic index

(Newser) - That morning bagel, bowl of corn flakes, or packet of instant oatmeal could be increasing your risk of lung cancer, according to a study published this month. NBC News reports researchers in Texas found a link between foods with a high glycemic index and lung cancer, which kills more Americans...

(Newser) - Pizza is the most problematic food out there, as far as addictive-like qualities go. So report students who completed the Yale Food Addiction Scale as part of a study by researchers at the University of Michigan. Those researchers published their findings in PLoS ONE earlier this year, and wrote that...

(Newser) - Eating too many carbohydrates is largely considered to be bad for our health—leading to weight gain, higher cholesterol levels, and more heart disease risk factors. But when people follow a low-carb diet, the types of carbs they eat may not be so important, finds a new study out of...