Health
Rethinking where you shop for food
(HealthDay)—A change as simple as where you do most of your food shopping could translate to a better diet.
Dec 6, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Consumer Health: Is emotional eating sabotaging your weight-loss efforts?
You know losing that extra weight would be good for your health. Your health care team talked with you about how obesity increases your risk of other health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and ...
Apr 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tips to avoid traveler's diarrhea
Millions of people traveling internationally experience traveler's diarrhea every year. And, during spring break, that number is especially high for Americans, who may have symptoms ranging from mild to severe, as they travel ...
Mar 9, 2018
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Health
Tips to reduce possibility of foodborne illness
Recent instances of salmonella contamination in some produce have led to widespread recalls and heightened consumer concern over food safety.
Sep 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Carrots or candy bars? Context shapes choice of healthy foods
Pop quiz: Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf, suggests new research from Duke University.
Jan 9, 2019
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Health
What's the best way to wash microbes off your produce?
Short version: You can use water to wash off your fruits and veggies – but it may not make a big difference, in terms of food safety.
Jun 9, 2014
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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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Health
Five foods to always have in your freezer
(HealthDay)—Shopping at specialty stores and farmers' markets is great for getting fresh foods, but that's not always possible, depending on where you live and the season. And sometimes you just don't have time to get to ...
Sep 18, 2018
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Immunology
Odds of having asthma 53 percent higher in food deserts
Living in a food desert - an urban area where it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food - means you're at increased risk to have asthma. Children who were studied who did not have access to fresh fruits ...
Nov 11, 2016
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Health
Food bank parcels high in sugar and low in vital nutrients
Food bank parcels do not provide a balanced, healthy diet for those requiring emergency food and would benefit from being supplemented with fresh produce, according to new research.
Feb 13, 2020
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