Health
Would you like a lizard with that salad?
(HealthDay)—Imagine this: You open a bag of fresh salad greens and out pops a lizard. Or worse.
Jul 16, 2019
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Becoming new parents increases produce purchases
In the United States, both children and adults eat too few fruits and vegetables, which puts them at risk for poor diet quality and adverse health consequences. A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior ...
Jul 8, 2019
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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 6, 2019
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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 2, 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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Health
EU curbs trans fats from 2021 to boost heart health
The EU adopted a regulation on Wednesday to curb trans fat amounts in products like snack food as part of efforts to fight heart disease and strokes in Europe.
Apr 24, 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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Emails show FDA worry after romaine outbreaks
After repeated food poisoning outbreaks tied to romaine lettuce, a U.S. food safety official shared his concerns in an internal email, saying the produce industry's water testing "failed in an epic and tragic way."
Mar 29, 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 9, 2019
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