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Vegan Diets Good for Dog, Cats and the Planet
A new study finds removing meat, eggs and dairy from dog and cat diets could spare billions of animals and help save the planet.
Drinking Tea May Help Control Blood Sugar and Reduce Diabetes Risk, Study Finds
Drinking dark tea daily may help prevent type 2 diabetes through better blood sugar control, researchers say.
Preventing Middle-Age Spread: Skipping These Foods Will Help, New Study Finds
New evidence details which foods to eat and which to avoid if you want to keep the scale from creeping up during middle age.
These 7 Healthy Lifestyle Habits Reduce the Risk of Depression, New Study Finds
Researchers identify 7 healthy lifestyle habits linked to lower odds of depression.
Daily Intake of Sugary Drinks Linked to Liver Cancer in Women, New Study Finds
Women who drink one or more sugar-sweetened beverages per day face an increased risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease, according to new research.
Is ‘Girl Dinner’ an Unhealthy Obsession? One Nutritionist Weighs In on the Tik Tok Trend.
It’s one of the hottest food trends on Tik Tok, but “Girl Dinner” which is more like a plate of snacks than a meal, has many nutritionists worried.
8 Lifestyle Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life
In a recent study, people who adopted these 8 habits by the age of 40 extended their lives by more than 20 years.
Foods High in Added Sugars May Raise Your Risk for Kidney Stones, New Study Finds
Consuming too many foods and beverages with added sugars may increase your odds for kidney stones, researchers say.
Kombucha Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels in People with Diabetes, Small Study Finds
Patients with type 2 diabetes who drank Kombucha daily for 4 weeks saw a significant improvement in their blood sugar levels, researchers say.
How Do Plant-Based ‘Milks’ Measure Up to Cow’s Milk?
A new study finds compared to cow’s milk, plant- based products may not provide comparable amounts of some nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D.
6 Foods Researchers Say Are Critical to Heart Health
A new global study looks at the impact of foods considered natural and protective when it comes to heart disease and overall health.
Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Counting; Which Diet Works Best for Weight Loss?
Nearly 80 adults with obesity agree to test 3 eating plans to see which one results in the most significant weight loss after 1 year.
Foods High in Omega-3s May Help Slow the Progression of ALS, Study Finds
ALS patients who consumed high levels of certain plant-based omega-3 fatty acids experienced extended survival, according to new research.
Obesity May Impair the Brain’s Response to Food, Study Finds
The brain’s response to nutrients may be severely impaired in people with obesity, according to new research.
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New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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School lunches will soon contain less added sugars and salt under new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.
“We all share the goal of helping children reach their full potential,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a...
Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people’s risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2024
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Parents too often wave the white flag when it comes to young picky eaters, a new survey finds.
Three out of five parents say they’re willing to play personal chef and cobble up a separate meal for a child who balks at the family dinner, according to a national poll fro...
Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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A head-to-head trial of obese, pre-diabetic people who ate the same amount of daily calories -- with one group following a fasting schedule and the other eating freely -- found no difference in weight loss or other health indicators.
So, despite the fact that fasting die...
Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2024
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Eating healthy can lower the risk of heart disease in breast cancer survivors, a new study has found.
Heart disease is a top cause of death in women who've survived
Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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Cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' made news this week, with the Biden Administration vowing to cut levels in the nation's tap water.
Most Folks With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Cutting back on sodium is crucial to treating heart disease, but most heart patients aren't able to limit their salt intake, a new study finds.
On average, people with heart disease consume more than double the daily recommended amount of salt, researchers report.
...
Could Deep Frying Foods Harm the Brain? Rat Study Suggests It Might
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2024
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Fried foods not only wreck the waistline, but they could also be harming the brain, a new study of lab rats suggests.
Fed chow that was fried in sesame or sunflower oil, the rodents developed liver and colon problems that wound up affecting their brain health, researcher...
Survey Finds Americans Conflicted About Plant-Based Diets
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2024
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Most folks know they'd be healthier if they ate more plant-based foods, but only a quarter are willing to follow through and do it, a new study shows.
Surveys reveal that Ameri...
Yes, You Should Clean That Water Bottle, and Here's How
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2024
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Does your water bottle only get washed once or twice a week -- or even less?
Time to switch things up: Even a day or two without washing can encourage the growth of unhealthy germs in the average water bottle, one expert said.
And, "yes, you could get sick," ...
Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters
- March 20, 2024
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WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Boys who drink lots of sugary soda and fruit juice could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study ...
Household Foods Get Less Healthy as Babies Age Into Toddlers
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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Over the first few years of a child's life, foods found in a family's fridge and cupboards tends to get less healthy, new research shows.
“We found significant changes in several food categories over time," said study lead author
Eating Healthy Slows 'Aging Clock,' Helping to Shield Your Brain From Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2024
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Scientists have long noticed that folks who eat healthy have healthier brains as they age, including lowered odds for dementia.
Now, researchers believe they know why: Regimens lik...
Look to Your Parents for Your Odds of Obesity: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2024
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Folks worried about becoming flabby in middle age should check out what their parents looked like when they were that age, a new study says.
People are six times more likely to become obese in middle age if both their parents were chubby during that time of their lives, ...
Could a Meal With Refined Carbs Make You Less Attractive?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2024
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Put down that donut and lay off the pasta: New research finds you're less sexy after gorging on refined carbs.
French researchers presented heterosexual adults with photos of an opposite-sex person who two hours earlier had eaten a breakfast rich in refined carbohydrates...
Sugary or Diet Sodas Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2024
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Sipping sodas – sugary or diet – seems to slightly increase a person's risk of developing a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm, a new study shows.
Folks had a 20% greater risk of atrial fibrillation if they drank two liters or more of artificially sweetene...
Breastfeeding 101: Tips for New Moms
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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There's a host of studies supporting the numerous ways breastfeeding helps baby's development -- and the health of mothers, too.
However, too many women are hesitant to start breastfeeding or stick with it if they do, according to
Over 1 Billion People Are Now Obese Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- More than 1 billion adults and children around the world are now obese, a new global analysis estimates.
Nearly 880 million adults now are living with obesity, as well as 159 million children, according to the report published Fe...
Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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Vaping and skipped meals appear to be the main causes of frequent headaches among teens, a new study says.
Teens who ate breakfast and dinner with their family had a lower risk of frequent headaches than those who regularly missed meals, researchers report Feb. 28 in the...
'Ultra-Processed' Foods Harm Your Health in More Than 30 Different Ways
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 29, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods can cause dozens of terrible health problems among people who eat them too often, a new review warns.
Researchers linked diets high in ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of 32 separate illnesses. In particular, these foods are strongly tied ...
Say Goodbye to PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging: FDA
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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PFAS "forever" chemicals, increasingly linked to health risks, will no longer be added to food packaging handled by American consumers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
"Grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [P...
Fast-Food Outlets, Bars Aren't Great Neighbors for Your Heart
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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Living close to a pub, bar or fast-food restaurant doesn't do your heart any favors, a new study finds.
Folks who live in close proximity to such establishments have a higher risk of heart failure, compared to those who live farther away, researchers report in the Feb. 2...
Junk Food Ups Colon Cancer Risk, But Most Americans Don't Know It
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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Junk food increases people's risk of colon cancer, as well as alcohol, lack of exercise and obesity.
Unfortunately, many Americans don't know about these risk factors for colon cancer, a new survey has found.
Colon and rectal cancers have been rising in people unde...
Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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Mercury levels in tuna haven't changed since 1971, despite efforts to reduce emissions of the toxic metal into the environment, researchers report.
Their analysis of nearly 3,000 tuna samples caught in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans between 1971 and 2022 reveale...
Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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A person's diet can influence their risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study says.
Those who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer sleep apnea, according to findings published Feb. 20 in the journal ...
Salt Substitutes Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2024
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Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce high blood pressure in older adults, a new study has found.
Older adults who use a salt substitute are 40% less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those who use regular salt, according to findings pu...
You Probably Can't 'Exercise Away' the Calories in Sodas: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 12, 2024
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Don't expect to sweat away the heart risks posed by sugary sodas and drinks, a new study warns.
Canadian researchers found that even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity protects against cardiovascular disease, it's not enough to counter the adverse...
Healthy Living Builds 'Cognitive Reserve' in Brain That May Prevent Dementia
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 5, 2024
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New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain.
The study was based on the brain autopsies on 586 people who lived to an average of almost 91. Researchers compared each person's...
Baby's Diet Could Cut Lifetime Odds for Crohn's, Colitis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Toddlers are famously picky eaters, but parents may be doing their young child's future gut a huge favor if they insist on a healthy diet.
New research shows that toddlers who eat plenty of fish and vegetables, and precious few sugary drinks, are less likely to develop i...
Tomato Juice May Help Kill Off the Typhoid Bacteria
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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The bacteria behind typhoid, a major killer of children in the developing world, could be vulnerable to something as simple as tomato juice, new research suggests.
Typhoid is caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacterium, and is usually contracted from contaminated f...
Daily Multivitamin Might Help Aging Brains
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2024
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A daily multivitamin could help people keep their brains healthy as they age, a new trial finds.
Results suggest taking multivitamins could help prevent memory loss and slow cognitive aging among older adults, researchers report in the Jan. 18 issue of the
Getting Protein From Plant-Based Foods Might Extend Women's Lives
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Women who consume more plant-based protein tend to age more gracefully, a new study reports.
Women with diets rich in protein -- especially from plant-based sources -- develop fewer chronic diseases and enjoy healthier aging overall, researchers report in the Jan. 17 iss...
Soy, Nuts, Beans May Help Prevent Breast Cancer's Return
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2024
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Women who've survived breast cancer may want to up their dietary intake of soy, nuts, beans and whole grains, a new analysis finds.
A higher intake of soy compounds called isoflavones was especially tied to better odds that cancer would not return, according to researche...
Getting School Kids Gardening Pays Off for Eating Habits
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 11, 2024
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Tending a garden can help young kids develop healthy attitudes about food that will influence their health years later, a new study says.
Kids who participated in a gardening and food education program during elementary school were more likely to eat healthier as they gr...
Meat-Free Diet Could Cut Your Risk for COVID
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 10, 2024
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Vegetarian diets have been tied to a variety of health benefits -- lower blood pressure, better blood sugar control and weight loss among them.
Now a new study suggests those benefits might even extend to a person's ability to ward off COVID-19.
A predominantly pla...
Here's the Ideal Salad for Men on Long Spaceflights
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2024
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A tasty vegetarian salad could be the fresh meal that fuels a space flight to Mars, a new study contends.
Researchers came up with the salad while searching for the optimal “space meal” that would supplement prepackaged foods on long voyages between planets.
Th...
Could Artificial Sweeteners Alter Your Microbiome?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2024
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You may think that artificial sweeteners can help you lose some weight, but a new study finds they are no good for your gut's microbiome.
People who use aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda), saccharin (Sweet'N Low), or stevia leaf extract tended to have intestinal bact...
Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Slow a Deadly Lung Disease
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2024
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A diet laden with omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts and oily fish might help slow the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, researchers report.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a relentless, potentially fatal disease where lung tissue scars and hardens over time. Often tied to smoking...
America's Doctors Offer 10 Health Resolutions as You Start a New Year
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 1, 2024
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Still weighing whether to make a New Year's resolution? Or perhaps regretting letting your healthy habits slide during the holidays?
Either way, the American Medical Association (AMA) has ten recommendations to help Americans improve their health in 2024.
“It is ...
Put Down That Salt Shaker to Spare Your Kidneys
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2023
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Folks who habitually add an extra sprinkle of salt to their meals are doing no favors for their kidneys, new research confirms.
The finding held even after researchers accounted for other health issues, such as being overweight, not exercising or smoking and/or drinking....
Going Low-Carb? Avoid Meat to Keep the Weight Off Long-Term
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 28, 2023
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New research offers yet more evidence that veggies, whole grains and low-fat dairy products are good for you in the long run.
"Our study goes beyond the simple question of, 'To carb or not to carb?'" said lead study author
Even a Little Less Carb Intake Can Help Folks With Type 1 Diabetes
- DELETED Carol Miller Account HealthDay Reporter
- December 27, 2023
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It may not take as strict a diet as thought to keep type 1 diabetes under control: New Swedish research shows that a moderate low-carb diet still helped people with type 1 diabetes stick to blood-sugar targets.
"The study shows that a moderate low-carbohydrate diet lower...
Christmas Dinner Items That Bring the Gift of Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 25, 2023
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Christmas dinners aren't usually known for healthy offerings, and instead bring to mind thoughts of Uncle Fred loosening his belt after a third round of helpings.
But there are traditional offerings that can be healthy, if prepared in the proper way, researchers at Newca...
Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
- HealthDay Editors HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2023
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Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?
"Gluten is one of the main proteins found in wheat, barley and rye," said Dr. Joseph Levy, a pediatric gastr...
Supplements vs. the Mediterranean Diet for IVF Success: Which Works Best?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2023
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Women struggling with fertility and using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive sometimes turn to supplements for help.
Unfortunately, a new study finds only weak evidence to support that strategy.
In contrast, the same research found that the heart-healthy Medi...
You're Probably Eating a Meal's Worth of Snacks Each Day
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2023
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The average U.S. adult eats a meal's worth of snacks every day, a new study suggests.
Americans average about 400 to 500 calories in snacks daily, often more than what they ate at breakfast, according to data from more than 23,000 people.
These extra calories offer...
Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May Gain From Eating Mackerel, Tuna
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2023
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Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds.
Oily fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from the ...
Identical Twins Study Shows Vegan Diets Helping the Heart
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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A new study of identical twins has provided fresh evidence that a vegan diet can vastly improve a person's heart health.
Twins assigned a vegan diet for two months had significant improvements in cholesterol, insulin and body weight compared to their siblings, who ate a ...
Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the Holidays
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2023
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THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy, high-calorie drinks.
But before diving into decadent eating, consider trying to make healthy ...
Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving Calories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2023
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It's common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal.
Kicking off Thanksgiving Day by participating in a community event l...