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Según un estudio, dos dietas populares podrían aumentar la esperanza de vida
Los investigadores analizan el impacto de 7 programas dietéticos en la mortalidad y el riesgo de infarto. Los resultados muestran que 2 de las dietas pueden tener grandes beneficios, especialmente para las personas con alto riesgo de enfermedad cardí
Two Popular Diets May Help Boost Your Life Span, Study Finds
Researchers look at the impact of 7 dietary programs on mortality and heart attack risk. The results show 2 of the diets may have big benefits, especially for people at high risk for heart disease.
7 Proven Ways to Cut Your Risk of Dementia
Researchers say it’s never too late to make healthy lifestyle changes that help prevent memory loss, language problems and other symptoms of dementia.
Top 15 Salt Bombs in the American Diet
Pizza tops the list of salt-heavy foods Americans love, according to a new study. Find out the other foods you may want to avoid to lower your sodium intake.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle May Cut Your Risk of Long COVID in Half, New Study Suggests
Researchers identify 6 healthy lifestyle habits that may help you cut your risk of long COVID. Regular exercise and adequate sleep are just two of them.
1 in 8 Americans Over 50 May Be Addicted to Food, New Study Finds
Many adults, 50-80 years of age, have an unhealthy relationship with highly processed foods that provide empty calories, researchers say.
What is the DASH Diet and Why Is It a Top Choice among Experts?
The DASH Diet is highly recommended for overall health and heart disease prevention. Find out how it works.
Amazing Ways B Vitamins Protect Your Health
You’ve probably heard of biotin, folic acid, or riboflavin. But these important B vitamins aren’t the only ones that you need in your diet. Here are the health benefits of all 8 B vitamins.
10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions from America’s Doctors
Making these small changes can make a big difference in your health and wellness in 2023.
Artificially Sweetened Beverages Do Not Cause Bladder Leaks, New Study Finds
Women who drink artificially sweetened beverages do not face an increased risk of urinary incontinence, researchers conclude.
Eating Mediterranean Can Help Boost Fertility, New Study Finds
The anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet can help improve the chances of conception and the success of fertility treatments, researchers find.
Most People Overestimate How Healthy They’re Eating
The majority of people trying to lose weight overestimate how nutritious the foods they eat are, researchers find.
Sleep-Deprived Kids Snack More Often, Study Finds
Children who don’t get enough sleep eat more sweet treats and fewer healthy foods, researchers say.
Is Diet Important to Prevent Dementia?
A new study raises questions about the power of the Mediterranean diet alone to stave off dementia.
Teenage Girl’s Diet Impacts Risk of Period Pain, Study Finds ID
Teenage girls who eat foods high in omega-6 fatty acids, like meat and oil, often have worse menstrual pain, researchers say.
Switching to a Salt Substitute Could Protect Your Heart, Study Finds
Taming your salt habit with a salt substitute may lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and early death, researchers say.
Fasting May Lower the Risk of Severe COVID, New Study Finds
People who regularly follow a water-only intermittent fasting diet have a lower risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19, researchers say.
Are Spicy Food Challenges Dangerous to Your Health?
Extremely spicy foods may cause you some pain, but for most healthy people, they don’t cause any serious damage, according to a nutrition expert.
TikTok Soda Craze Harmful to Teeth, Experts Say
Acidic beverages like the homemade soda recipe on TikTok can cause dental erosion, cavities and yellow teeth, a new study finds.
Sugary Beverages Increase Women’s Risk of Liver Cancer, New Study Finds
Postmenopausal women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages daily face higher odds of liver cancer, researchers say.
Most Americans Overrate the Quality of Their Diet
Asked to rate their diet as excellent, very good, good, fair or poor, most U.S. adults get it wrong, researchers say.
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Compounds in Chocolate, Berries Might Help Boost Memory As You Age
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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You'll likely lose some of your memory and thinking abilities as you age, but nutrients called flavanols might help thwart that decline, a new study suggests.
Not getting enough flavanols -- natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and ev...
Grilling Plant-Based Burgers This Memorial Day? Safe Cooking Temperatures May Change
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 28, 2023
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The last thing you want to invite to your Memorial Day cookout is foodborne illness.
An expert from Virginia Tech offers some suggestions for keeping it at bay, even when cooking something you may have less experience with, such as plant-based or turkey burgers instead ...
An Apple (and Some Blackberries) Each Day May Keep Frailty Away
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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You've heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols?
New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of developing frailty as you age.
Apples and blackberries...
WHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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Skip artificial sweeteners if you're trying to lose weight, warns the World Health Organization (WHO), noting the sugar substitutes aren't effective for shedding pounds and may also cause harm.
Long-term use of sugar substitutes may cause "potential undesirable effe...
How Healthy Is a Vegan Mom's Breast Milk?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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Vegan moms can breastfeed their children and not worry that their breast milk is missing essential nutrients, a new study finds.
Researchers from Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands tested the milk of vegan mothers, finding it contains sufficient leve...
Household Factors Can Raise a Child's Odds for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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What puts kids at risk for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and what could help prevent it?
A review of 36 observational studies that included 6.4 million kids offers some key clues.
Taking antibiotics at an early age, eating a Western diet and living in...
Food Allergies: Testing, Management & Treatment
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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So, you ate a banana. You've eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy.
If this happens to you, you are likely experiencing food allergy symptoms. You may have just joined the ranks of
Movies in Theaters Are Back: How to Snack Healthy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2023
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While it may be hard to find a truly healthy movie theater snack, it is possible to enjoy healthier options.
A nutrition expert offers some tips as moviegoers return to theaters after a pandemic hiatus.
“The experience of going to the movies and focusing on what ...
How Junk Food Ads Play on Your Emotions
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Those TV ads for juicy burgers may trigger your emotions, making you believe you'll be happier if you run out and get one for yourself.
Unfortunately, a similar ad for salad does not appear to have the same emotional impact, according to new research from the University ...
The Data Is In: Cranberry Juice Does Help Prevent UTIs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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Women have heard for decades that cranberry products help prevent urinary tract infections. A new study appears to confirm that longstanding advice.
About 60% of women over age 18 will suffer one or more urinary tract infections in their lifetime. About 30% will hav...
USDA Cracks Down on Salmonella in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 26, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to get tougher on Salmonella bacteria found in breaded, stuffed raw chicken products, the agency announced Tuesday.
About 1.35 million people are infected with Salmonella bacteria each year in the United States, according to the ...
Digestive Organs Vary Widely Between People, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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People are often reminded that they are their own unique person — and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract.
Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed striking differences in gastrointestinal anatomy, even among a small group o...
For Athletes, Diet Might Influence Sleep Patterns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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Need to get your shut-eye on time? What you eat could make a difference, according to a new study.
Researchers found that college athletes who ate more carbohydrates and vitamins B12 and C tended to go to sleep and wake up earlier.
It's possible that these nutrient...
Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switching Daily Beverages Could Add Years to Your Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Put down that sugary soda. It could be deadly, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes.
A nearly two-decade-long study linked high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages...
Many Disabled Americans and Single Parents Face Hunger
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Many Americans went hungry in 2021, including disproportionate numbers of people with disabilities and single parents, a new government report shows.
Experts are concerned that things may have only gotten worse.
“These data likely do not reflect what is going on ...
Dietary Supplements Used by Most Adults, One-Third of Kids: Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Taking vitamins may drain your wallet without helping your health, yet a new government survey shows most American adults take them, as do about one-third of children.
Researchers who were led by Suruchi Mishra, from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics,
Oakland's Soda Tax Cut Local Sales by 27%
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Could taxing soda cut down on the consumption of sugary drinks?
That's exactly what happened when a local “soda tax” was launched in Oakland, Calif., according to researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.
Purchases of sugar-sweetened beverag...
Too Many 'Bad' Carbs, Too Much Meat: Diet Choices Are Driving Rise in Type 2 Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Most cases of type 2 diabetes can be linked to making poor food choices, a new study finds.
Researchers from Tufts University in Boston linked poor diet to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes — about 70% of new diagnoses globally — in 2018.
The biggest impact...
Dealing With a Picky Eater: 5 Tips for Parents
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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Does it sometimes feel like your young picky eater is turning every meal and snack into an epic power battle — and you're just not sure how to get them the nutrition they need?
If so, you're not alone.
According to an article published recently in the journal
Which Diets Really Raise Your Life Span? Two Come Out on Top
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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People at risk of heart disease could extend their lives by going Mediterranean or low-fat, according to a new analysis of popular diets.
In the world of nutrition and disease, dietary fat is an often confusing subject. And in general, experts say, recent years have seen...
E. Coli From Meat May Be Causing Many UTIs
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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E. coli bacteria are an infamous cause of food poisoning, but a new study suggests those same microbes lurking in meat may be behind nearly half a million cases of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
UTIs are very common, affecting more than half of all women at least once ...
Health in a Nutshell: Daily Nut Consumption Could Help Your Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2023
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One way to reduce the risk of heart disease: Eat more nuts and seeds, according to a new review of 60 studies.
Scandinavian researchers found that eating nuts could reduce the risk of a heart attack.
“If you eat a handful of nuts every day, that is a...
Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switch to Plant-Based, Lower-Carb Diet to Boost Life Span
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Cutting some carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer -- as long as they are swapping sugar for vegetables instead of steak, new research suggests.
The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes, found that those who ate relatively ...
Your Body Clock Knows When It's Time for Dinner: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Do you ever wonder why you typically feel hungry when it's time for dinner?
Researchers say that's not just a habit, but a physiological drive, with the human body able to predict the timing of regular meals.
“We often get hungry around the same time every day, b...
It's National Nutrition Month: Here's Tips to Eating Right
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2023
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Cutting out nutrients such as carbs, fat or protein may be a popular way to shed pounds but doing so can have unintended consequences.
Instead, aim for a balance of those macronutrients to fuel your life and activities, said
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Women's Odds of Heart Disease, Early Death by Nearly 25%
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 15, 2023
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Steering clear of red meat, dairy and processed foods in favor of vegetables, fruits, nuts, extra virgin olive oil and whole grains will do a woman's heart good, a new review shows.
How much good? Australian investigators concluded that women who most closely followed th...
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...
Two Healthy Diets May Reduce Brain 'Plaques' Tied to Alzheimer's Risk
- By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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Elderly adults who eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, fish and other healthy fare may take years off their "brain age," a new study suggests.
Researchers found that seniors with either of two healthy eating patterns -- the Mediterranean and MIND diets -- showed fewer ...
Keto, Paleo, Vegan: How Does Your Diet Affect the Planet?
- By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2023
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Swapping that steak for a fish filet or a veggie burger is not only good for your health, but the planet's, too, a new study suggests.
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutriti...
Could the Mediterranean Diet Help People With MS?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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A Mediterranean diet may help multiple sclerosis (MS) patients ward off damage to their thinking skills.
New research finds that a diet rich in veggies, fruit, fish and healthy fat reduced their risk of developing memory loss as well as losing the ability to concentrate,...
Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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Most food and water contains "nano-sized" microplastics, and new animal research suggests these tiny particles pass from pregnant rats to their unborn offspring and may impair fetal development.
The same could be true in humans, the study suggests.
“Much remain...
Could a Common Sweetener Raise Heart Risks?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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An artificial sweetener commonly used in processed foods could be increasing people's risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study argues.
Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in many vegetables and fruit. Even the human body produces small amounts of erythritol.<...
Milk, or a Plant-Based 'Milk': What's the Nutritional Difference?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2023
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Not all milks are created equally when it comes to nutrients.
Reading the label can clue you in to what you're getting out of the beverage, whether it be plant-based or dairy, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nutritional content can vary between...
Too Little Dietary Salt Can Mean Trouble for Heart Failure Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2023
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It may seem counterintuitive, but a new study review suggests that consuming too little salt could be harmful to heart failure patients.
Doctors currently recommend a low-sodium diet to lower blood pressure and avoid fluid buildup and swelling, which can be common sympt...
Almond, Soy Drinks Can Be Called Milk, FDA Proposes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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Plant-based beverages that use oats, soy, almonds, cashews and other products instead of dairy can continue to call themselves milk.
6 Ways to Helping Your Child to a Healthy Weight
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2023
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Parents are role models who can teach their kids about healthy food and exercise habits in childhood to help avoid future health problems.
“Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes, experience feelings of isolation and struggle with self-esteem,...
Dine Your Way to Lower Cancer Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2023
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Having the information to make good food choices and being physically active can help prevent disease, including cancer.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers some tips for Americans who want to improve their nutrition.
“Fruits, vegetables and whole grain...
Young Kids Eating Too Few Greens, Drinking Too Much Soda
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Young American children are not getting enough fruits and vegetables, but they are consuming too many sugary drinks, a new state-by-state government report shows.
To come to that conclusion, the survey questioned the parents of more than 18,000 children between the ages ...
Switch to Plant-Based Diet Could Boost Prostate Cancer Survival
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Following a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests.
Men who ate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains had a 52% lower risk of cancer progressing and a 53...
Avoid These 15 Foods to Lower Your Salt Intake
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Americans eat too much salt and more than a dozen favorite and convenience foods are largely to blame.
Nearly 90% of Americans exceed dietary guidelines for sodium intake, a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease.
5 Foods to Boost Your Heart Health
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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Keeping your heart healthy has numerous benefits, including a reduced risk for coronary heart disease, stroke,
Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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More than a decade ago, the Obama administration passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 as a way to counter the toll the obesity epidemic was taking on children's health.
The goal was to markedly improve the nutritional value of federal food programs that regul...
Consumer Reports Warns of Mercury in Canned Tuna
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2023
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Canned tuna is known to contain low levels of mercury, but a new Consumer Reports investigation has found spikes of the neurotoxin in some cans.
The organization tested five popular tuna brands, CBS News reported.
While the mercury levels were all within U...
Cutting Calories May Slow Aging in Healthy Adults
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2023
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The key to living longer could be eating less.
In a new study published in the journal Nature Aging, researchers found that a calorie-restricted diet had substantial health benefit...
How Are Toxins Like Lead, Arsenic Getting Into Baby Foods?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2023
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Parents in the United States may assume baby food is free of impurities, but a recent research review highlights the much different reality: Most foods made for babies and toddlers have some amount of toxic heavy metals.
The contaminants include metals, such as lead and ...
Rare But Dangerous Form of Eating Disorder Could Run in Families
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2023
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Genes may have a strong influence over whether kids develop an eating disorder marked by extremely limited food choices, a new study finds.
The study focused on a condition ...
USDA Proposes New Rules to Cut Sugar, Salt in School Meals
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2023
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American schoolchildren could be getting school lunches that have less sugar and salt in the future, thanks to new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday.
These are the first school lunch program updates since 2012, according to th...
Do You Need an Insulin-Resistance Diet?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2023
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People with health conditions like type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome may have been advised about the value of an insulin-resistance diet.
But this way of eating can benefit most people interested in balancing blood sugars, whether that'...
Do You Live in a 'Food Swamp'? It Could Be Raising Your Heart Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2023
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Americans who live near a "food swamp" may have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, a preliminary study finds.
A number of studies have looked at the health consequences of living in a so-called food desert -- areas with few grocery stores or other options for buying fr...
Another Study Links 'Ultra-Processed' Foods to Higher Cancer Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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Fizzy sodas, microwaveable meals and packaged cookies are convenient for people on the go, but these folks might not go as far as they'd like if that's all they eat.
Ultra-processed foods appear to increase the risk of developing and dying from a variety of cancers, a n...