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Database Identifies Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods
An innovative database developed by researchers at Mass General Brigham in Boston can now help you find the most nutritious prepared foods, while steering clear of unhealthful ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods, typically full of hidden sugars, unhealthy fats, and...
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GLP-1 Drugs Lower Risk for 42 Health Conditions
Popular GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes may have unexpected benefits for reducing risks for conditions such as substance abuse, psychosis, infections and even dementia. But these drugs also come with risks that shouldn't be overlooked, researchers warn in a...
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A Glass of Milk Daily Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer
Got milk? If so, you may be helping to prevent colon cancer. The largest study to date investigating the link between diet and colorectal cancer found that an additional 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily, the amount found in a glass of milk, is associated with a 17%...
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Report Reveals High Lead Levels in Protein Powders
It turns out, your protein powder might not be as healthy as you think. A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals that popular protein powders - especially plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored varieties - may contain high levels of lead and cadmium. The report...
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Impact of Medicare Price Negotiation of Wegovy
The U.S. government on Friday announced a list of 15 prescription medicines targeted for Medicare price negotiations for 2027, which includes Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy. Here's what Wall Street analysts say about the inclusion: WHAT IT MEANS FOR...
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Bird Flu Found in Georgia Commercial Poultry Flock
For the first time since the 2022 countrywide outbreak, bird flu hit a poultry producer in Georgia, the nation's top state for chicken production. The state Department of Agriculture announced Friday that the agency has detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at...
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Dr. Crandall: Heart and Brain Health Are Linked
According to a new AHA study, the connection between heart and brain health is linked more closely than ever. The very same risk factors that make heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States have increased the risk for stroke, Alzheimer's, and dementia.
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Experimental Obesity Vaccine Prevents Weight Gain
A surprising new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity found that rodents injected with a micro-organism found in cow's milk and soil didn't gain weight even when fed a junk food diet. The results suggest that a shot that contains Mycobacterium vaccae...
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Eating Red Meat Increases Risk for Dementia
Steak, hamburgers, beef ribs and hot dogs are bad for the aging brain. Folks who eat lots of red and processed meat are more likely to develop dementia, researchers reported. Eating more than one serving of red meat a day - 3 ounces, about the size of a bar of soap - is...
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Products That Contain Red 3 Dye
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications decades ago because a study showed it caused cancer when eaten by...
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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels
Grabbing a quick snack might soon come with a little extra clarity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages. These labels, which would highlight content of...
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Retirees More Likely to Be Depressed, Binge Drink
Retirement is meant to be a person's chance to take it easy and enjoy life. But for many, it's a quick route to depression and boozing, researchers reported in a study published Jan. 10 in the journal Aging and Mental Health. Retirees are more likely to suffer from symptoms...
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Global Experts Propose New Definition of Obesity
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat. Under recommendations released...
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USDA: Insects, Slime at Boar's Head Plants
Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar's Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, federal records show.Newly released reports from Boar's Head plants in New...
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Bird Flu Kills 20M Chickens, Drives High Egg Prices
A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data shows the...
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Eating Disorders in Young Linked to Brain Variation
Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers. Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as teenagers, MRI scans show in a new study published Jan. 10 in the journal Nature Mental Health. In...
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How to Get Back in Shape After the Holiday Break
If you took a break from your fitness routine over the holidays, you are not alone. According to reports, nearly half of Americans, or 45%, hit the pause button on their workouts during the holidays. "Holiday travel, activities with friends and family, and trying to get a...
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Calif. Man Says Cats Died After Drinking Raw Milk
A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired. "It's horrible when you realize that you're the one that actually gave them the milk that killed...
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The Best Times to Take Vitamins
Timing is everything when it comes to getting the most from your vitamins and minerals. Some work best when taken in the morning, others are more effective when consumed with meals. While nutritionists recommend that we get daily nutritional requirements from food sources,...
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How to Protect Against Bird Flu
A 65-year-old man has become the first person to die from the H5N1 bird flu in the country. The Louisiana Department of Health announced that the patient contracted H5N1 "after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds," the department...
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Dr. Crandall: Manage Blood Pressure for Better Heart Health
High blood pressure is known as the 'silent killer' because most of the time there are no obvious symptoms, and as a result people can go years without knowing they have it. Hypertension, another name for high blood pressure, is a killer because it can cause serious health...
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How Elderberry Juice Can Help You Lose Weight
Ozempic? Wegovy? Zepbound? How about elderberry juice? Elderberry juice might help people lose weight and improve their blood sugar control, a new small-scale study says. People who drank 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week wound up with better blood sugar levels,...
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Fitness More Important Than Weight for Longevity
When it comes to living a longer life, staying active may matter far more than what the scale says. Per the largest study yet on fitness, body weight, and longevity published recently in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that people who are...
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Exercise Before Cancer Diagnosis Lowers Death Risk
Exercising now can increase your chances of successfully fighting cancer in the future. Even low levels of exercise provided protection against cancer, a new study published Jan. 7 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows. People were 47% less likely to die from cancer...
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US to Stockpile Bird Flu Vaccine for Poultry
The U.S. will rebuild a stockpile of bird flu vaccines for poultry that match the strain of the virus circulating in commercial flocks and wild birds, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, in a sign of the widespread and devastating nature of the nation's...