Health
FDA ban on harmful trans fats expected soon
(HealthDay)—Harmful trans fats may soon be banished from America's food supply, following a U.S. Food and Drug Administration announcement expected any day now.
Jun 15, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity still rising among US adults, women overtake men (Update)
Obesity is still rising among American adults, despite more than a decade of public-awareness campaigns and other efforts to get people to watch their weight, and women have now overtaken men in the obese category, new government ...
Nov 12, 2015
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Health
NYC cigarette plan gets praise, criticism (Update)
(AP)—Anti-smoking advocates and health experts hailed proposals from Mayor Michael Bloomberg that would keep cigarettes out of sight in New York City stores, while tobacco companies and smokers called it an overreach.
Mar 19, 2013
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Health
Separating food facts from fiction
As a nutritional epidemiologist devoted to prevention, Karin Michels has spent much of her career studying how health can be optimized through a proper diet.
Jul 14, 2017
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Nut butters are a healthy way to spread nutrients
Packed with nutrients and easy to eat, either as a sandwich spread or as a dip, nut butters can be a simple solution for school lunches, snacks and beyond.
Aug 17, 2020
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Cardiology
Trans fat consumption is linked to diminished memory in working-aged adults
High trans fat consumption is linked to worse memory among working-age men, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.
Nov 18, 2014
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Health
US bans 'unsafe' trans fats in food (Update)
Artificial trans fats found in everything from margarine to cookies and frozen pizzas are not safe to eat and must be removed from food in the next three years, US regulators said Tuesday.
Jun 16, 2015
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Food industry asks for exemptions to trans fat phase out
Shortening, pie crusts, brownies and microwave popcorn may be partially exempt from a government phase out of artificial trans fats—if the food industry gets its way.
Aug 6, 2015
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Health
Experts hope sugar, salt are next on FDA target list
Now that the Food and Drug Administration has moved to banish most trans fats from the nation's diet, some public health advocates are hopeful that two other beloved ingredients - sugar and salt - will be subject to similar ...
Nov 12, 2013
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NYC mayor: Soda decision just 'temporary setback' (Update)
Eateries around New York City have gotten a last-minute reprieve from the first ever U.S. ban on big sugary drinks, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging them to shrink their cups and bottles, anyway.
Mar 12, 2013
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