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USDA Withdraws Plan to Limit Salmonella in Poultry
The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat. The department on Thursday said it was withdrawing a rule proposed in August...
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Blood Test Can Predict Fatty Liver Disease
Doctors can accurately predict a person's risk of fatty liver disease as early as 16 years before symptoms develop, a new study says. A blood test looking for five specific proteins can predict metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), more commonly...
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What to Know About Weighted Vests
Wearing a weighted vest while exercising can help protect bone density and joint health. It may also prevent developing osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle. According to Women's Health, trendy weighted vests add affordable resistance to everyday...
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Cooking Oil Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer
New research conducted at Weill Cornell Medicine found that linoleic acid, a fat found in seed, vegetable and nut oils can affect breast cancer cells, causing them to multiply. Using linoleic acid regularly could increase the risk of triple-negative breast cancer in women,...
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Ginger Boosts Heart Health
We've all heard that ginger can help ease an upset stomach. Now, new research finds this tasty spice can also benefit your heart health. According to Food & Wine, the new study published in the medical journal Cureus analyzed the effect of this flowering plant on high blood...
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Muscle Quality May Be Key to Hip Replacement
Folks are less likely to recover successfully from a total hip replacement if they have poor muscle quality going into the procedure, a small-scale study says. Patients whose MRI scans revealed fatty hip muscle prior to surgery were more likely to perform poorly on movement...
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Microplastics May Contribute to Clogged Arteries
Microplastics could be contributing to clogged arteries, increasing people's risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study says. Fatty plaques in neck arteries can contain more than 50 times as much microplastics as are found in arteries free of plaques, researchers reported...
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How to Get the Most From Your Workouts
It's important to give 100% to your workouts, but too much strain on the muscles can lead to inflammation, pain, and delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, for up to 72 hours afterwards. Pushing yourself too hard without allowing your muscles to recover could lead to...
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RFK Jr. to Phase Artificial Dyes Out of Food Supply
U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation's food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves. The federal Food and Drug Administration...
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Trump Admin Plans Ban on More Synthetic Food Dyes
The Trump administration is expected to take new steps to remove artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply, officials say. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary are expected to share more details on Tuesday, CNN...
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FDA Suspends Food Safety Checks After Staff Cuts
The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for its food testing laboratories as a result of staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services, according to an internal email seen by Reuters. The proficiency testing program of the FDA's...
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A Strange New Side Effect of Taking Ozempic
Move over 'Ozempic face,' eagle-eyed observers are now noticing a new side effect of the popular weight loss drugs - 'Ozempic feet.' Coined to describe a peculiar side effect of taking Ozempic, the phenomenon includes sagging or aging skin of the feet due to rapid weight...
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Hip Replacement Alternative Keeps Patients Active
Jason Cutter had been feeling pain in his hips for years, and it had started to put a dent in his activities as an amateur hockey player and outdoorsman. Cutter, 50, chalked up his hip problems to aging, insufficient stretching and strain from the heavy tool belts he wore...
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Lilly Pill Leads to 8 Percent Weight Loss in Trial
Eli Lilly said on Thursday its experimental pill, orforglipron, led to a weight loss of nearly 8% at the highest dose and lowered blood sugar for overweight patients with Type 2 diabetes in a late-stage trial. Shares of the company jumped nearly 13% in premarket...
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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to Newsmax: 'Wellness, Prevention' Is Way to 'Cut Costs'
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun told Newsmax on Wednesday that his executive orders aimed to "make Indiana healthy again" by promoting wellness and prevention will help cut costs for healthcare in the Hoosier State.
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How to Choose the Best Easter Chocolate
If you are hunting for the best Easter chocolate to share with friends and family this weekend, there are certain ingredients to look for, and to avoid, to make sure you are getting a high-quality product. In addition, there are precautions to take with children and pets...
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Brisk Walking Lowers Heart Rhythm Disorders Risk
Long brisk walks might lower a person's risk for heart rhythm problems, a new study says. Folks who stride faster than 4 miles per hour have a 43% lower risk of developing an abnormal heart rhythm, compared with those who amble at a pace of less than 3 miles an hour,...
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11 Natural Remedies to Ease Anxiety
The 2024 results of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) annual mental health poll show that U.S. adults are feeling increasingly anxious. In 2024, 43% of adults say they feel more anxious than they did the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022"Living...
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Study: Fluoride Harmful to Pregnant Women, Infants
A new meta-analysis found that fluoride can have a detrimental effect on the health of pregnant women, the fetus, and infants. The analysis reviewed multiple studies observing the impact of fluoride exposure on pregnant women and infants. It was found that high levels of...
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Novo Nordisk Warns About Counterfeit Ozempic
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Monday several hundred counterfeit units of its diabetes drug Ozempic were being distributed outside its authorized supply chain in the United States. The country's health regulator seized the counterfeit injections on April 9 and is...
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Smart Shirt Helps Predict Heart Problems
A "smart shirt" equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) can help identify folks who are at higher risk of heart disease, a new study says. The shirt monitors people's heart rate recovery after exercise, tracking the time it takes for their heart to return to a normal...
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Beef Up Your Walking Program
Walking is one of the best exercises for your health. Experts at Harvard Health say that walking has been scientifically shown to reduce certain forms of cancer, fight obesity, and ease joint pain. Walking also lowers heart disease risk, boosts immune function, and your...
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Home-Delivery Medical Meals Prevent Hospitalization
Home-delivered meals tailored to people's chronic illnesses can prevent hospitalizations, help folks remain healthy and save billions of dollars each year, a new study says. In "Food Is Medicine" programs, people with conditions like diabetes, heart disease or cancer receive...
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Dr. Crandall: Food Fixes for High Cholesterol
While the body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells, high LDL cholesterol, often called "bad" cholesterol because it collects along blood vessel walls, raises the risk for heart attack and stroke. Medications can lower cholesterol levels, but they often have...
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Butter Recalled Over Fecal Bacteria Contamination
A Vermont firm has recalled more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter. Agri-Mark Inc., of Waitsfield, Vermont, recalled 189 cases of Cabot Creamery 8-ounce premium butter made with sea salt,...