Health & Diet News
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Can a Cup of Cranberries a Day Keep Dementia at Bay?
Healthy older adults who regularly eat cranberries may see better memory and brain function, plus lower cholesterol at the same time, according to a new study.
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Skittles, Starburst, Life Savers Gummies Recalled
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has announced a voluntary recall of certain varieties of Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers gummies because there might be “a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag.”
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Are 'Climate-Friendly' Options on Restaurant Menus Coming Soon?
A new study finds many people are ready to consider the climate crisis in their everyday decisions, even when they just want to have a nice meal.
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Being Unable to Afford Healthy Food Can Raise Diabetes Risk
A new report suggests young adults who can't afford healthy food and turn to cheaper, less nutritious options are at higher risk for diabetes later in life.
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E. coli Concerns Prompt Recall of 120,000 Pounds of Ground Beef
Lakeside Refrigerated Services is recalling 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, according to a recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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80 Tons of Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled for Metal Bits
The FDA said Thursday that more than 9,300 cases of the popular pantry staple have been recalled. Only
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French Fries Vs. Almonds Every Day for a Month: What Changes?
Researchers compared total amount of fat, weight gain, and glycemic changes between people who ate the same number of calories in french fries or almonds for 30 days.
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No Baloney: Border Agents Stop Smuggling Operation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found 230 pounds of pork bologna that people were trying to illegally smuggle into the United States last month at border crossings in Texas.
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Coors Light to Ditch Plastic Rings from Packaging
Later this year, Coors Light will eliminate plastic rings from its six-pack beer products and move toward recyclable cardboard-wrap carriers.
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Aaron Rodgers’s Panchakarma 'Cleanse' Is a Dangerous Play
His latest practice of “cleansing” can be bad for your health
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New York City’s Vegan Mayor Eats Fish, and That’s OK
When Eric Adams, New York City’s new mayor and an avowed vegan since 2017, was outed this week for eating fish, the media went wild and the Twitterverse soon deemed the revelation FishGate.
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Switching to a Healthy Diet can Add 10 Years to Life
Eating less red and processed meat and more plant-based foods (legumes), whole grains, and nuts could extend lifespan, with a greater effect the younger a person is when they alter their diet.
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Sugar Overload: Could Warnings on Kids' Drinks Fight Obesity?
A new study found that parents were 17% less likely to buy sugary drinks for their kids when the beverages had picture health warnings on the products.
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USDA Announces Stricter Standards for School Nutrition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new changes to school nutrition standards for the next 2 school years, which will reinstate health goals that were rolled back during the Trump administration.
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After 70 Years, FDA Drops Regulations on French Dressing
That bottle of French dressing you buy at the supermarket will be changing soon. You can bet the ranch on it.
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Beyond Chicken? KFC to Serve Up Plant-Based Meals
Beyond Fried Chicken was developed by Beyond Meat exclusively for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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Need a Pandemic Change? Go Mediterranean (Diet)
The Mediterranean diet has just been named the No. 1 best diet overall -- for the fifth straight year -- in the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of diet plans.
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Are Calorie Counts on Restaurant Menus Making Meals Healthier?
New research finds that menu items introduced after calorie labeling went into effect contained about 25% fewer calories on average.
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Candida Cleanses: Are Anti-Yeast Diets Just a Fad?
Despite uncertain health claims, diets set on eliminating Candida from our guts are seemingly everywhere.
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Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds
A new poll reveals nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults plan to change up their diet in 2022, either by eating less or cutting back on specific foods.
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California Grocers, Restaurants Seek to Delay Bacon Law
Several associations that represent California grocery stores and restaurants have filed a lawsuit to delay a farm animal welfare law that could affect the supply of bacon and other pork products in the state.
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Anatomical Cookie Cutters Offer Sweet Science Lesson
Looking for a fun holiday treat for your science-minded friends or family? Anatomically accurate cookie cutters might bring out the smiles.
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Experts Weigh In on Evidence for Anti-Aging Diets
Researchers 'gained numerous insights' when comparing some of the most popular anti-aging diets to classic caloric restriction.
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Why You May Taste Climate Change in Your Coffee
The effects of climate change on coffee plants could affect the drink's taste and smell, according to a review of dozens of studies.
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Think a Little Alcohol Might Be Healthy? Think Again
New research disputes the previous school of thought that a little alcohol is good for your health.
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