Health
On Nutrition: Too much of a good thing
"I need to reschedule my appointment today," a pained voice informed my answering machine. "I'm not feeling so good…maybe I shouldn't have eaten that whole bag of grapes."
Apr 22, 2022
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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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Health
Subsidy would improve fruit and veg intake by as much as 15%, say economists
High fixed costs for retailing fresh fruit and vegetables means that they cost 40% more than would be efficient, unlike unhealthy alternatives, which trade close to marginal cost, a new study demonstrates.
Mar 30, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Africa urged to act fast to combat obesity surge
Urgent measures such as taxes and restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are needed to stem the rising trend of obesity in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Mar 18, 2022
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Health
Sugar detox? Cutting carbs? A doctor explains why you should keep fruit on the menu
One of my patients—who had been struggling with obesity, uncontrolled diabetes and the cost of her medications—agreed in June 2019 to adopt a more whole-food plant-based diet.
Jan 17, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chinese officials promise groceries for lockdown residents
Chinese officials promised steady deliveries of groceries to residents of Xi'an, an ancient capital with 13 million people that is under the strictest lockdown of a major Chinese city since Wuhan was shut early last year ...
Dec 30, 2021
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Cardiology
Ultra-processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or stroke
Ultra-processed foods are a major public health concern for their potential adverse effects on health. Now a study by the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli (Italy) explores the ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Vegetarian diet quality influences mental health
Not all vegan and vegetarian diets are healthy—and one consequence of a low-quality plant-based diet could be poorer mental health.
Nov 16, 2021
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Health
A diet consisting mainly of fruit is bad for you
Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, both for health and ethical reasons. One extreme form of plant-based diet is "fruitarianism," a diet based largely on consumption of raw fruit. At first ...
Aug 25, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health, poor diet
An earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health and poor diet.
Jun 18, 2021
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