Health
Arsenic and rice: what you need to know
(HealthDay)—There's a danger lurking in rice and you won't find it by reading labels. It's the chemical arsenic.
May 11, 2018
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Half of UK rice breaches limits on arsenic for children, warn scientists
More than half of rice varieties sold in the UK contained levels of arsenic higher than regulations allow for babies and children under five. Scientists have called for labelling to warn the public about levels of arsenic ...
May 1, 2020
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Health
High intake of refined grains linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
High intake of highly processed (refined) grains is associated with higher risk of heart disease and death than whole (unrefined) grains, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Feb 3, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Not all calories are equal: A dietitian explains the different ways the kinds of foods you eat matter to your body
A calorie is a calorie is a calorie, at least from a thermodynamic standpoint. It's defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius (2.2 pounds by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
Jan 1, 2022
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Diabetes
It's not them, it's you: Why potatoes don't deserve their bad reputation
With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the humble potato is now regularly overlooked in favor of other vegetables.
Dec 5, 2022
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Cardiology
What should I eat to avoid heart disease?
Plant-based foods should dominate heart healthy diets, according to a paper published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). This comprehensive review of research on food ...
Jul 7, 2021
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Health
How to swap meat for nutritious alternatives, and why it's a good thing to do
Are you toying with the idea of eating less meat, but unsure whether it's the right choice nutritionally and how best to do it?
Feb 23, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
The 5 foods that cut your odds for colon cancer
(HealthDay)—When it comes to guarding against colon cancer, what you eat is everything.
Apr 5, 2021
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Health
Arsenic in your rice: What to do?
Arsenic, a naturally occurring element and industrial byproduct, poses a significant health risk to millions of people worldwide when it leaches into drinking water. It's highly poisonous at high doses, but chronic exposure ...
Jan 15, 2013
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Health
Confused about carbs? This might help
If you get cross-eyed thinking about carbohydrates, that's understandable.
Aug 13, 2023
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