Cardiology
Helping Asian-Americans fight their hidden heart risks
At first glance, Anh Vu Sawyer wouldn't appear to be someone at high risk for heart disease or stroke.
May 06, 2019
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News tagged with fresh produce
Health
An expert's guide to healthier grocery shopping
(HealthDay)—Living well starts at the grocery store: When you choose the right foods, it's easy to cook and eat healthfully.
May 02, 2019
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Health
Keep pets away from gardens to prevent food-borne illness
Animal waste tainting fresh produce is one of the major causes of food-borne ailments. So farmers markets and pick-your-own growers who fear fecal contamination are increasingly guarded about tolerating pets near their edibles.
Apr 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop method to predict salmonella outbreaks
University of Sydney researchers have developed a model that can predict outbreaks several months in advance, and its results come as a warning ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Apr 18, 2019
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Health
How to pick the best produce at the farmers' market
(HealthDay)—Fresh vegetables are nutrient-rich diet mainstays and can be inexpensive when bought in season. Simple selection tips will enable you to choose the best produce to turn into delectable meals and, just as important, ...
Mar 26, 2019
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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 09, 2019
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Health
Ways to eat well without breaking the bank
(HealthDay)—Is your budget at odds with your desire to eat healthy? Seafood, lean cuts of meat and fresh produce can be pricey, but there are many foods that let you stretch your shopping dollars.
Jan 09, 2019
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Health
An app that nudges people to eat their veggies only works when it's introduced with a human touch
Paula, a 59-year-old mother of two in Southern California, is getting out of a cooking rut with VeggieBook, a free mobile app we created that users can view in English or Spanish. It gives her customized recipes and food ...
Jan 02, 2019
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Health
Vegan diets are adding to malnutrition in wealthy countries
Hidden hunger affects over two billion people, globally. The cause is a chronic lack of essential micronutrients in the diet, such as vitamins and minerals. The effects of these nutritional deficiencies may not be seen immediately, ...
Dec 13, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study reveals hypervirulent Listeria strains and emerging clones
Listeria monocytogenes is a major cause of severe foodborne illness in the United States. But recent research at NC State indicates that not all strains of the bacteria are equally virulent.
Dec 12, 2018
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