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The new food pyramid—where protein fits on your plate

Has the U.S. Department of Agriculture flipped everything you thought you knew about nutrition on its head? At first glance, the newly released dietary guidelines featuring a new food pyramid may seem like a protein-first ...

Plant-based diets may aid symptoms of psoriasis

Consuming a greater proportion of nutrients from plant sources may aid management of psoriasis symptoms, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in the European Journal of Nutrition.

Can lifestyle changes reverse poor heart health?

We've all heard that making simple lifestyle changes today can help prevent heart disease down the line. But what if you already have key risk factors for heart disease, or even a diagnosis of heart disease itself? Is it ...

Eat less meat, France urges, for sake of health, climate

The French government issued a long-awaited report Wednesday urging people to limit meat consumption for their health and also to fight climate change—and not everyone in the country of "steak-frites" is thrilled.

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