Health
How foods labeled 'healthy' can still make you fat
(HealthDay)—Be careful when you reach for foods labeled "healthy"—new research suggests if they have hidden high levels of sugar, you may snack more later.
Oct 18, 2017
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News tagged with potato chips
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Deep River recalls potato chips for possible salmonella risk
A Connecticut snack maker is recalling some of its potato chips for possible salmonella contamination.
Dec 12, 2016
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Higher potato consumption associated with increased risk of high blood pressure
Higher intakes of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes, and French fries is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in adult women and men, according to a study published by The BMJ ...
May 17, 2016
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Cut the carcinogen in your french fries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing guidance to the food industry on how to reduce levels of acrylamide - a chemical that forms in foods cooked at high heat, such as french fries and potato chips.
Mar 16, 2016
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Eating when we are not hungry is bad for our health
With the wide availability of convenient foods engineered for maximum tastiness— such as potato chips, chocolates, and bacon double cheeseburgers— in the modern food environment and with widespread advertising, the contemporary ...
Dec 30, 2015
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Duke obesity experts in special issue on food and health
Two Duke Global Health Institute faculty members have articles in the November issue of Health Affairs, which is devoted entirely to the subject of food and health, marking the first time the publication has covered the subject ...
Nov 2, 2015
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Panel reverses, says white potatoes ok for WIC recipients
Ostracized by health officials for several years, the white potato is back in favor.
Feb 3, 2015
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Poland bans junk food in schools
Poland on Thursday banned junk food in schools from January next year to trim rising rates of childhood obesity.
Oct 23, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows that impulsivity is risk factor for food addiction
Have you ever said to yourself that you would only have a handful of potato chips from the bag then, minutes later, realized you ate the whole thing? A recent study shows that this type of impulsive behavior might not be ...
May 6, 2014
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Why do we love snack food?
Although the Steelers and Eagles didn't make it to the Super Bowl this year, Pennsylvania and Penn State will still be represented on game day—on your plate. And more likely than not, Penn State experts have had a hand ...
Jan 27, 2014
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