Health
Nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about your nutritional needs during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Mar 17, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Rainbow of fruit and veg the best prevention against prostate cancer
Men who consume colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), according to new research by University of South Australia scientists.
Mar 9, 2023
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Health
Colds, flu and COVID: How diet and lifestyle can boost your immune system
Every day, we are exposed to a wide array of potentially harmful microorganisms—such as colds, the flu and even COVID. But our immune system—a network of intricate pathways within our body—helps protect us against these ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Health
On Nutrition: Gifts that keep giving
According to a Gallup poll, each of us Americans expects to spend an average of $932 on Christmas gifts this year. I, for one, like practical gifts. (My daugher was thrilled last year when I told her I needed a new crockpot.)
Dec 9, 2022
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Health
MyPlate? Few Americans know or heed US nutrition guide
Here's a quick quiz: What replaced the food pyramid, the government guide to healthy eating that stood for nearly 20 years?
Nov 29, 2022
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Medical research
Study finds diet high in saturated fat can reprogram immune cells in mice
A new study by Portland State University researchers is the first to show that eating a diet exclusively high in saturated fats can reprogram the mouse immune system, making it better able to fight off infection but more ...
Nov 7, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Plant-based diet leads to greater reduction in advanced glycation end-products than diet with meat and dairy
Eating a plant-based diet reduces inflammatory dietary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) by 79%, compared to a 15% reduction for a diet that includes meat and dairy products, according to a new study by researchers with ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Medications
Vitamin D for heart health: Where the benefits begin and end
It's a workhorse nutrient that strengthens bones, supports immune function, helps the heart, and powers the body in many other ways. But recent findings about vitamin D are clear: High doses do not improve heart and circulatory ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Health
Dairy products in moderate amounts may protect against type 2 diabetes: Red and processed meat may raise risk
New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept) shows that dairy products, especially low-fat products and yogurt, are associated ...
Sep 15, 2022
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Health
Why plant-based 'milks' are rising to the top
If you've been to any supermarket recently, you would've noticed the shelf space dedicated to milk alternatives such as oat, soy, almond and rice is expanding. Though they're not strictly speaking "milk," these plant-based ...
Jul 28, 2022
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