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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pistachio Cream
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued a Salmonella outbreak alert linked to pistachio cream.?The agencies, in conjunction with public health officials in two states, are investigating an outbreak of...
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US to Drop Guidance to Limit Alcohol to 1 or 2 a Day
U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, according to three sources familiar with the matter, in what could be a major win for the industry.
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Dr. Crandall: This Vitamin Is Vital for Heart Health
Research shows that vitamin D is important for heart health, but most Americans are not getting enough of this vital vitamin. "We have found that over 50% of people out there are deficient in vitamin D," says Dr. Chauncey Crandall.
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Cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar Recalled
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar cans sold in 12-pack and 24-pack cases as they actually contain full sugar content. More than 19,000 of these cases have been targeted for mislabeling making them unsafe for people with...
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Accelerated Aging Tied to Dementia, Stroke Risk
A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says. Shorter telomere length in a person's white blood cells is associated with the two brain diseases, researchers reported June 11 in the journal...
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How Proposed Changes Will Affect Food Aid Programs
President Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes by trillions of dollars could also trim billions in spending from social safety net programs, including food aid for lower-income people. The proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would make states pick...
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Study: Cycling Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Get on your bike and ride, a new study recommends. Biking regularly for transportation appears to lower risk of dementia by 19% and Alzheimer's by 22%, according to results published June 9 in JAMA Network Open.The...
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Less Weight Loss in Real-World Study of GLP-1s
Real-world results for blockbuster weight-loss meds like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound aren't as impressive as those promised by the drugs' clinical trials, a new study says. People taking such GLP-1 drugs lost just under 9% of their body weight on average after a year,...
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BowFlex Recalls 3.8M Dumbbells After Injury Reports
BowFlex, a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users. The recall follows more than 100 reports of injuries, including concussions, broken toes, bruises and scrapes, according to...
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Waiting to Give Foods Can Raise Kids' Allergy Risk
Out of concern, many parents might be spoiling their child's best chance to avoid developing a food allergy, a new study says. Allergy experts recommend children at risk of food allergies start being introduced to small amounts of highly allergenic foods starting at 4 to 6...
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Easier-To-Follow Diet Might Help IBS Patients
The Mediterranean diet might be a reasonable alternative for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who find it tough to stick with a strict prescription diet, a new small-scale pilot study says. Nearly 3 in 4 (73%) IBS patients following a Mediterranean diet experienced...
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Healthy Diet Benefits Heart Without Weight Loss
Don't get frustrated if switching to a healthy diet doesn't result in any weight loss - your heart is thanking you nonetheless, a new study says. Even without weight loss, people who adopted a healthy diet received a significant boost to their heart health, researchers...
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Why Gardening is Good for You
If you spend your weekends toiling in the soil, you're doing your mind and body good! In addition to reaping the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, research says that gardening supports a longer, healthier life by boosting mood, reducing stress, and lowering...
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Dr. Crandall: Exercise Snacks Lower Heart Risks
Get up from your couch or desk chair. It is time for an exercise snack. These shorts bursts of activity that don't require any equipment can be incorporated into your busy day, and they come with a host of health benefits. Editor's Note: The Smartest Health Tool You'll Ever...
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Dangerous Eye Disorder Rare Side Effect of Ozempic
The European Medicines Agency's safety committee has concluded that a potentially dangerous eye condition is a very rare side effect of Novo Nordisk's popular treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, it said on Friday. The condition called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic...
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Leave This Fruit Out of Your Smoothies
A surprising study found that adding bananas to your smoothie reduces the absorption of anti-aging flavanols by a whopping 84%. That's because bananas contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, or PPO, that turns fruits brown and is particularly abundant in bananas. The...
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Inflammatory Diet Increases Colon Cancer Death Risk
What you eat after a colon cancer diagnosis could do more than affect your energy or digestion - it might impact your chance of survival. Researchers looked at more than 1,600 patients with stage 3 colon cancer. They found that those who ate the most proinflammatory foods...
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Ground Beef at Whole Foods May Contain E. Coli
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May...
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Pepto Bismol May Not Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea
Pepto Bismol is a go-to stomach remedy, but a new study suggests it might not help prevent diarrhea during international travel. The study, led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that people who took bismuth subsalicylate - the active...
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How Low-Calorie Diets Affect Mood
Counting calories isn't simply a bummer, it might actually increase your risk of depression, a new study says. People on low-calorie diets scored higher for symptoms of depression, compared with those not dieting, researchers reported June 3 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention &...
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Drinking Coffee Linked to Healthier Aging
A morning cup of coffee might do more than momentarily boost your energy and spirits. Full-test java also appears to help women age more gracefully, a new study says. Middle-aged women who regularly drank caffeinated coffee were more likely to stay mentally sharp and...
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What Kennedy's Review of Baby Formula Will Entail
As federal health officials vow to overhaul the U.S. food supply, they're taking a new look at infant formula. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Food and Drug Administration to review the nutrients and other ingredients in infant formula, which fills...
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Self-Employment Linked to Better Heart Health
Being your own boss might seem potentially stressful, but self-employed women appear to have better heart health than those toiling for a company, a new study says. Women working for themselves had lower rates of obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet and sleeplessness,...
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Wegovy Use Up 50 Percent Among US Teens
American teens are increasingly turning to the weight-loss drug Wegovy as more families and their doctors gain confidence in its use for young people with obesity, new data shared with Reuters shows. The average rate of teens beginning treatment with the highly effective...
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Improving Diet in Middle Age Lowers Dementia Risk
It's never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says. People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of dementia, compared to those whose diets got worse, according to findings...