Health
On a New Year's health kick? What to know before swapping real fruits and veggies for V8 juice
In a world of ambiguously labeled "healthy" or "organic" foods, it can be difficult to know what is good for your body.
Jan 20, 2023
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News tagged with department of agriculture
Genetics
Epigenetics mechanism may help explain effects of mom's nutrition on her children's health
Pioneering studies by U. S. Department of Agriculture-funded research molecular geneticist Robert A. Waterland are helping explain how the foods that soon-to-be-moms eat in the days and weeks around the time of conception—or ...
Mar 11, 2013
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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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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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Monitoring the population's food and supplement intakes
Collecting data on what the U.S. population actually consumes is a key nutrition monitoring step. Nutritionists then translate "foods eaten" into "nutrients consumed." This snapshot of the population's food-nutrient intakes ...
Mar 8, 2012
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Health
New study speculates on health impact of less salt in Australia's packaged foods
Reformulating packaged foods in Australia to contain less sodium might save about 1,700 lives per year and prevent nearly 7,000 annual diagnoses of heart disease, kidney disease and stomach cancer, according to new research ...
Jan 10, 2023
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Health
Over 234,000 pounds of ham, pepperoni recalled due to listeria
Nearly 235,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were recalled by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung on Sunday due to possible listeria contamination.
Dec 6, 2021
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Health
Strawberries are so tempting at Valentine's and any day. Should you give in?
Whether it's their heart shape, their seductive coloring or just the fact they make such sweet company, strawberries often are associated with romance.
Feb 11, 2022
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Health
New study suggests that yogurt may help keep blood pressure low
People who eat yogurt a few times per week are less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who rarely eat it, according to Tufts research.
Jan 17, 2013
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Health
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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