Health
Better choices for a fast, healthy lunch
(HealthDay)—Rushed for lunch? Yes, that nearby fast-food chain is convenient, but by tweaking your choices you can cut unwanted salt, fat and calories.
Dec 30, 2019
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News tagged with department of agriculture
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Non-GM produce earns 'halo effect' under new labeling laws
Consumers were more willing to buy unlabeled produce after being shown food tagged as "genetically modified" in a new Cornell University study that comes two months before a new federal law, requiring genetically modified ...
Oct 31, 2019
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How to get the fruit and veggies you need without busting the budget
(HealthDay)—Fresh foods can be expensive, especially if you're trying to go organic. But if you want to eat healthier by skipping processed, packaged foods, it is possible to keep costs under control and still get in the ...
Oct 21, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Nearly 5 million American kids are obese, new study finds
(HealthDay)—America's child obesity epidemic shows no signs of shrinking.
Oct 10, 2019
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Foods that will make you feel full faster
(HealthDay)—When you get the urge for a snack, you might not think that a slice of turkey can have the same lip-smacking effect as a handful of chips. But scientists have known for some time that protein is the most efficient ...
Sep 19, 2019
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Cardiology
Study: Cholesterol in eggs tied to cardiac disease, death
The risk of heart disease and death increases with the number of eggs an individual consumes, according to a UMass Lowell nutrition expert who has studied the issue.
Jun 4, 2019
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Significant rise in organic food recalls in the United States
(HealthDay)—There has been a sharp rise in recalls of organic food products in the United States this year, according to a new report.
Aug 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Avian flu found in SE Wash. backyard flock
Avian influenza has been found in a backyard poultry flock in southeast Washington after previously showing up in wild birds in the northwest part of the state, but there is no immediate public health concern, state officials ...
Jan 3, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Whole genome sequencing provides researchers with a better understanding of bovine TB outbreaks
The use of whole bacterial genome sequencing will allow scientists to inexpensively track how bovine tuberculosis (TB) is transmitted from farm to farm, according to research presented this week at the Society of General ...
Sep 3, 2013
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Health
When it comes to food, be safe not sorry
(HealthDay)—Keeping up on food safety and nutrition can be confusing: One day a food is reported as good for you, and the next a study finds that it's not so healthy after all. It also can be frightening when a foodborne ...
Aug 16, 2013
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