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Looking for Weight Loss? Go Nuts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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Folks dieting to drop pounds should consider eating a fistful of nuts here and there, a new review suggests.
People who ate 1.5 to 3 ounces of almonds, peanuts, pistachios or walnuts daily as part of a calorie-cutting
Average American's Diet Improved Only Slightly Over Past 20 Years
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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The average American diet has only improved modestly over the past two decades, despite tons of research tying unhealthy food to obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds....
As Women Gain More Equality, Men Eat More Meat
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2024
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In countries where gender equality is becoming more of a reality, men's meat consumption tends to rise relative to women's, a new study shows.
The phenomenon was seen mainly in richer countries in North America and Europe, and was not seen at all in large but less afflue...
What Is the Planetary Health Diet, and Can It Extend Your Life?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2024
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A plant-based eating regimen designed to save the Earth also saves people's lives, a large study confirms.
"Shifting how we eat can help slow the process of climate change," said corresponding author Dr. W...
Few Heart Attack Survivors Get Expert Advice on Diet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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Less than one-quarter of people who survive serious heart conditions receive the dietary counseling needed to protect their future health, a new study finds.
Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2024
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If you suddenly find yourself craving food or drink right before you head to bed, one expert suggests you steer clear of big meals and caffeine.
"From a sleep standpoint, you shouldn't eat a big meal at 8 p.m. if you plan to go to bed at 9 p.m. If you are sensitive to ca...
Could Having 'Skinny' Fat Cells Encourage Weight Gain?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2024
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"Skinny"fat cells might actually make it harder to lose weight and easier to pack on extra pounds, a new study says.
Researchers say it's possible to predict if someone's going to gain weight based solely on the size of their fat cells.
People with large fat cells ...
More Data Suggests 'Ultraprocessed' Foods Can Shorten Your Life
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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People who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a slightly higher risk of premature death than those who mostly shun the industrially produced eats, a new 30-year study says.
Those who ate the most ...
How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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New mothers who like to smoke marijuana might wind up exposing their babies to THC through their own breast milk, a new study says.
THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis, dissolves in the fats contained in human milk, researchers found.
Mother's milk produced ...
Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2024
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Advanced liver cirrhosis can push levels of ammonia in the blood to hazardous levels, but skipping meat at mealtime can help reverse that, new research shows.
"It was exciting to see that even small changes in your diet, like having one meal without meat once in a while,...
Day Care Pick-Up Often Involves Sugary Snacks, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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Giving your kid a drink, snack or small bag of fast food on the way home from day care might distract them during a busy commute, but it's not doing their
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 from ...
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 sweetened bevera...
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.
The sal...
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 qu...