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California Becomes First State to Ban Four Additives in Food
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are linked to health issues.
Although the law, signed by
California Legislature First to Pass Ban on 4 Food Additives Linked to Health Issues
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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California is on track to become the first state to ban four food additives that some experts have linked to health issues ranging from behavioral problems in children to reproductive issues to cancer in lab animals.
WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame's Safety
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2023
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The artificial sweetener aspartame is in the hot seat once more.
Two separate committees made up of health experts from around the world will soon offer advice on consuming aspartame, a popular sugar substitute that is added to sodas, cough drops, desserts and gum.
More Additives Being Added to Americans' Food, Report Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Americans are eating more food additives, according to a new study that found about 60% of foods they purchase contain coloring or flavoring agents, preservatives and sweeteners.
That's up by 10% from 2001.
“Our research clearly shows that the proportion of ultra...
'Ultra-Processed' Foods Up Odds for a Second Heart Attack or Stroke
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- December 1, 2021
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If you've had a heart attack or stroke, you might want to avoid ultra-processed foods, new research suggests.
The study found that a high intake of such foods significantly increases the risk of another heart attack or stroke, and it's more likely to be fatal. This was t...
Americans Are Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2021
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Americans' increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods is putting their health at risk, researchers warn.
Ultra-processed foods are ready-to-eat or heat, include additives, and contain little, if any, whole foods. They include frozen pizza, soda, fast food, sweets, s...
Could a Japanese Plant Turn Cold Cuts Into Healthy Fare?
- Steven Reinberg
- September 24, 2021
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There's good news for health-conscious sausage and bacon lovers.
A new study suggests the Japanese knotweed plant could be used to make healthier cured meats.
According to researchers, this fast-growing plant that invades gardens and buildings contains a chemical t...
Cutting Sugar in Packaged Foods Would Keep Millions of Americans From Illness: Report
- Robert Preidt
- September 1, 2021
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Sugar is killing Americans in droves, according to researchers who found that reducing the sweetener in packaged foods and beverages could prevent more than 2 million strokes, heart attacks and cardiac arrests.
Less sugary packaged foods and drinks would also curb nearly...
U.S. Kids Are Eating More 'Ultraprocessed' Foods
- August 10, 2021
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Frozen burgers, pizza pockets and toaster strudel. Energy drinks and sugary sodas. Fruit leather and potato chips. Cookies and cereal bars. Fish sticks and chicken strips.
These sorts of quick-pick manufactured foods are considered "ultraprocessed," and dietitians believ...
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart
- Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- March 23, 2021
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More than half of the food Americans eat is "ultra-processed" -- and it's making them sick.
Higher consumption of these highly processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a new study, and yet they account for 58%...
Ultra-Processed Foods May Fast Track You to Heart Trouble
- Serena Gordon
- November 12, 2019
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Grab-and-go foods are an easy option for busy lives, but if you opt for ultra-processed foods a lot, you may pick up something you don't want -- heart disease.
About 55% of Americans' daily calories come from eating ultra-processed foods, a new study found. And ...
Energy Drinks May Take a Toll on the Heart
- Robert Preidt
- May 29, 2019
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Here's more evidence that energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster are not risk-free. Researchers find they may boost blood pressure and the odds of electrical problems in the heart.
And they say caffeine isn't the culprit.
"Energy drinks are readily accessi...