Cardiology
One avocado a day helps lower 'bad' cholesterol for heart healthy benefits
Move over, apples—new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep "bad cholesterol" at bay.
Oct 28, 2019
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Health
Canola oil gets undeserved bad rap
In response to a recent column in which I suggested canola oil as one good choice for popping corn "since it is low in saturated fat and has a high enough smoke point not to burn at higher temperatures," a reader from Capitola ...
Mar 15, 2019
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Medical research
Avocado seed extract shows promise as anti-inflammatory compound
An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn State researchers, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could ...
Mar 13, 2019
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Diabetes
Avocados may help combat the metabolic syndrome
A new review investigates the effects of avocados on different components of metabolic syndrome, which is a clustering of risk factors including high blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and body mass index. These risk ...
Apr 10, 2017
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Health
Video: What's the healthiest way to eat your veggies?
Vegetables are chock-full of essential vitamins and minerals, but how should you eat them to get the most nutritious bang for your buck? Raw? Sauteed? Frozen?
Feb 21, 2017
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Health
FDA to re-evaluate definition of 'healthy'
The Food and Drug Administration will re-evaluate its definition of "healthy," which could eventually change how a range of foods are marketed.
May 10, 2016
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Health
An avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay
Eating one avocado a day as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese individuals, according to new research published in the Journal of ...
Jan 7, 2015
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For Colorado family, it's allergies all around
(HealthDay) -- Emily Kloser wasn't too concerned when her son's doctor first told her he had signs that pointed to a future with allergies.
Aug 3, 2012
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Double up on the guac? Those avocados are good for your heart health
Adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, including lowering your cholesterol, according to research published by the American Heart Association. That's especially good news because ...
Jul 27, 2022
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California grower recalls avocados over possible listeria
A Southern California company is voluntarily recalling whole avocados over possible listeria contamination.
Mar 24, 2019
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