Health
How much fat do you really need?
(HealthDay)—With all the attention that the very high-fat Keto diet is getting, you might be wondering how much fat is healthy and how much your body really needs every day to thrive.
Jun 17, 2019
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News tagged with cocoa butter
Health
Cocoa: A tasty source of vitamin D?
Many people do not get enough vitamin D. Brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory diseases can be the result of a vitamin D deficiency. A research group at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the ...
Sep 26, 2018
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Health
Are there health benefits from chocolate?
Every year, Americans spend $22 billion on chocolate, and it's a safe bet that Valentine's Day accounts for a decent percentage of that total. While a heart-shaped box of chocolates may seem like the opposite of healthy, ...
Feb 12, 2019
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Medical research
New molecule could treat shingles, herpes viruses
You've seen the commercial. The one that ominously tells you if you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that causes shingles is already inside you.
Aug 8, 2023
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Dark chocolate may do your heart good this Valentine's Day
(HealthDay)—Giving dark chocolate to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day may be a win-win emotionally and physically, an expert suggests.
Feb 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn's disease symptoms
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have shown a high fat diet may lead to specific changes in gut bacteria that could fight harmful inflammation—a major discovery for patients suffering from ...
Jun 22, 2017
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Medical research
Improving drug treatments with natural products
Turmeric, shrimp shells, beeswax and cocoa butter are being used to improve the effectiveness of drugs and reduce side effects when treating a range of diseases including cancer and diabetes.
May 25, 2018
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Health
Here's why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick—plus four tips for better eating
Australians are predicted to spend around A$1.7 billion on chocolates, hot cross buns and other special foods this Easter season.
Apr 6, 2023
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Pediatrics
Q and A: Teen stretch marks
My 14-year-old son grew almost 4 inches in the last year. I noticed that he has a few pink and purple streaks on his legs and back. They look a bit like stretch marks, but I thought that happens only during pregnancy. Are ...
Dec 7, 2022
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