Hot on HuffPost Healthy Living:

 

aol health

Alcohol Increases Certain Types of Breast Cancers: This Week on AOL Health

Getty Images We've long known that alcohol, whether beer, wine or liquor, is just empty calories, but did you know that it is also associated with ... Read More »

Vitamin D May Fight Colds: This Week on AOL Health

jupiterimages A walk in the sun everyday could keep the doctor away, according to a study from Finnish researchers that suggests vitamin D can help ... Read More »

U.S. Drinking Rate on the Rise: This Week on AOL Health

Stefano Oppo, Getty Images Despite being nothing but empty calories, alcohol intake among Americans is on the rise, with 67 percent of U.S. adults ... Read More »

Meat Lovers Gain More Weight Over Time: This Week on AOL Health

Getty Images New research finds that meat eaters are more likely to pack on -- and hold on to -- extra pounds. European scientists discovered that ... Read More »

Gluten-Free Food Often Contaminated: This Week on AOL Health

David Prince, Jupiter Images For people with celiac disease, eating gluten-free food isn't just a choice, it's a necessity for a healthy life. But ... Read More »

Slow, Steady Not Always Best for Weight Loss: This Week on AOL Health

Getty Images Contrary to many health experts' advice, losing weight gradually may not be the best method for long-term weight loss. A new study, ... Read More »

Ask Michelle Obama About Her Campaign Against Childhood Obesity

Olivier Douliery / Pool / Getty Images First Lady Michelle Obama has taken on the ambitious goal of solving childhood obesity in America with the ... Read More »

Red Wine May Prevent Blindness: This Week on AOL Health

Getty Images We've all heard many reasons why red wine has some health-improving benefits, from its high antioxidant content to protecting the ... Read More »

High Fructose, Trans Fat Diets May Lead to Liver Disease: This Week on AOL Health

jupiterimages We all know an unhealthy diet filled with fructose, sucrose and trans fat can lead to obesity, but a new study finds it may impact ... Read More »

Coffee May Prevent Cancer: This Week on AOL Health

Getty Images Coffee may have more benefits than providing a morning boost of energy. A recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers ... Read More »