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Could Your Cup of Tea Help Remove Lead From Drinking Water?
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2025
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Your daily cup of tea might do more than help you relax -- it could also help remove harmful heavy metals from your drinking water, new research suggests.
A Northwestern University study found that tea leaves can naturally pull
Select Vitamins, Minerals During Pregnancy Protect Heart Health Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2025
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Getting essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can help a woman maintain healthy blood pressure into middle age, new research suggests.
High levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure decades later, a...
Butter Is A Deadly Delight, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2025
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It’s a cook’s maxim that everything’s better with butter.
Except your health, a new study suggests.
People who eat loads of butter have a higher risk of premature death, while those who use mostly plant-based oils like canola or olive oil have a l...
MS Patients May Benefit From Eating More Fish
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2025
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A diet rich in fish might slow the progression of multiple sclerosis in some patients, a new study says.
The nutrients found in fish can quell inflammation and protect brain cells, and this might be of particular benefit for MS patients, researchers reported in the <...
Coffee Leads U.S. Caffeine Intake as Tea Declines
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2025
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Turns out, Americans may be drinking less coffee, soda and tea, but they’re getting more caffeine than ever.
A new study of more than 49,000 U.S. adults found that while fewer are sip...
Water, Plain Milk Are the Healthiest Drinks for Kids
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2025
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Got milk? It turns out, plain cow’s milk, water and a bit of veggie juice are still the best drink choices for kids and teens.
That's the consensus of experts who recently issued h...
Unhealthy Eating Linked To Female Incontinence
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 19, 2025
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A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests.
Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal
Student Athletes Don't Know How To Fuel With Food, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 18, 2025
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High school athletes often hit the field improperly fueled for the competition ahead, because they haven’t been taught important basics of nutrition, a new study says.
In surveys, teen athletes revealed a dramatic lack of knowledge about nutrition facts that could ...
Cancer Rates Are Falling in Appalachia, But Not Enough
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 10, 2025
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Appalachia has a rich history and gorgeous landscapes, but it has also experienced rates of cancer incidence and death that outstrip those of much of the rest of America.
However, new data offer hope to the 26 million people living in the region: Cancer rates are falling...
Ultra-Processed Foods Make Up Nearly Half of Calories for Canadian Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2025
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Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new study says.
“We saw that ultra-proce...
Calorie Labels Harmful For People With Eating Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2025
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Calorie labels on restaurant menus are harming people with eating disorders, a new evidence review claims.
These labels are meant to make it healthier to eat out at restaurants, by informing customers of the calorie content of food choices.
But people diagnosed wit...
Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2025
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“Hidden hunger” -- low levels of essential vitamins or minerals -- is common among people with type 2 diabetes, a new evidence review says
Overall, as many as 45% of ty...
Food Assistance Ensures Healthy Pregnancies
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2025
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Food stamps and food banks can be key to healthy pregnancies.
Food assistance programs are effective in helping hungry women avoid pregnancy complications, researchers say in a new study published Jan. 23 in
Eating Right, Exercising Before Surgery Improves Outcomes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2025
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Patients can improve their odds for a successful surgery by actively preparing for the procedure through diet and exercise, a tactic called “prehabilitation,&rd...
Why Sparkling Water May (Or May Not) Help You Lose Weight
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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Chalk up a partial win for health influencers who tout the slimming benefits of sparkling waters.
New research out of Japan affirms that carbonated water may, indeed, promote weight loss by lowering blood sugar levels, allowing cells to burn fat between meals for energy ...
Nutrition Labels Only Slightly Effective in Cutting Calories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2025
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It's easy these days to see how many calories a cheeseburger will set you back, or how many added sugars are in a jar of pasta sauce.
But nutrition labels haven'...
High-Fiber Diets Linked to Gut Health & Fewer Harmful Bacteria
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 22, 2025
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Could eating more fiber be the key to a healthier gut? Research suggests the answer is yes.
The findings, published recently in the journal Nature Microbiology, analyzed gut microbiomes from more t...
Is Your Protein Powder Safe? Report Reveals High Heavy Metal Levels
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2025
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It turns out, your protein powder might not be as healthy as you think.
A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals that popular protein powders -- es...
The Future of Plant-Based Cheeses
- India Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2025
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A slice of tasty, stretchy, creamy cheese may soon be easier to come by for those on a dairy-free diet.
Researchers in Canada are working to create plant-base...
Red Meat, Dementia: The Surprising Link
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2025
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Steak, hamburgers, beef ribs and hot dogs are bad for the aging brain.
Folks who eat lots of red and processed meat are more likely to develop dementia, researchers reported.
Eating more than one serving of red meat a day -- 3 ounces, about the size of a bar of soa...
Teen Lifestyles Were Less Healthy in 2023 Compared to 2013, CDC Report Shows
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2025
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U.S. teenagers still struggle to make healthy choices when it comes to diet, exercise and sleep, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report says.
Specifically, the percentage of students eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting at least 8 hours of s...
Are Young People With Eating Disorders Predisposed to Them?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 14, 2025
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Eating disorders appear to be linked to differences in brain structure among teenagers.
Young adults who develop eating disorders appear to have delayed brain maturation as teenagers, MRI scans show in a new study published Jan. 10 in the journal
Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
- Denise Maher HealthDay Reporter
- January 7, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However, many health and safety advocates say they are not satisfied with the guidance.
Milk Cereal Drinks for Infants May Trigger Weight Gain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2024
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Adding cereal to a baby’s bottle is a habit that’s been around for a long time to help introduce solid foods while also supplementing a mom’s breast milk.
But this practice can cause babies to pack on some pounds early in life, however, a new study says...
Unhealthy, Ultra-processed Foods Now Half of Calories Americans Eat at Home
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2024
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Unhealthy ultra-processed foods have wormed their way into American kitchens, likely harming people's health for decades, a new study warns.
More than half of ...
High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements Won't Prevent Diabetes in Healthy Seniors
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2024
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Taking even high doses of supplementary vitamin D won't lower an older person's odds for type 2 diabetes, new research confirms.
Vitamin D supplements may have other benefits, but ...
Fish Oil Supplements Might Help Prevent Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 5, 2024
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The omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil supplements might help protect people from cancer, a new study claims.
Study participants with higher levels of omega-3s had lower rates of
Text-Messaging Program Helps Parents Keep Infants at Healthy Weight
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 4, 2024
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Text messages and other online feedback can help prevent obesity in very young children, a new study demonstrates.
Kids had a healthier weight-for-height growth curve during their first two years if parents were offered electronic feedback on feeding habits, playtime and...
Halloween Candy: Don't Get Spooked by All That Sugar
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2024
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Sugar overload is a real danger on Halloween, as piles of candy prove a powerful temptation to both Trick-or-Treaters and the folks handing out the goodies.
Too many sweet treats can instigate a blood sugar spike followed by a hard crash, causing folks to become irritabl...
Check Your Cabinet: Some COVID Test Expiration Dates Have Been Extended, FDA Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2024
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Don’t automatically throw out that old COVID-19 at-home test you just came across in your medicine cabinet.
It might still be good, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...
Cutting Back on Carbs Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 23, 2024
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Type 2 diabetes is caused in part by the failure of pancreatic beta cells to respond as they should to blood sugar.
Now, new research suggests that switching to a low-carbohydrate diet might correct that beta cell dysfunction, boosting patients' health.
"People wit...
Healthy Eating May Keep 'Low Grade' Prostate Cancers in Check
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2024
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A healthy diet can help keep prostate cancer in check, a new study finds.
The better a man eats, the less likely his low-grade prostate cancer will progress to a more dangerous state...
Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 21, 2024
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Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction.
It's not yet clear if the "mycoestrogen" compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women ingest
Love Bread & Pasta? Humans' Hunger for Carbs Has Ancient Roots
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2024
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Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests.
Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1), which helps begin breaking down starch in the mouth -- the first step in dig...
Antibodies in Mom's Breast Milk Are Protecting Babies
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2024
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THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Moms-to-be have long known about breast milk's multiple benefits. Now, a global study confirms that antibodies passed from to baby i...
California Bans 6 Artificial Dyes in Foods Served at Public Schools
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2024
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A new law just passed in California makes it the first state to tell public schools they may no longer serve foods that contain six artificial dyes linked to health and behavior problems among children.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the&n...
Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2024
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If you think it isn't important to start breastfeeding your newborn while still in the hospital, think again.
New research shows that infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization right after birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in ear...
Most Pregnant Women Will Become Iron Deficient, Study Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2024
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Four out of five pregnant women will become deficient in an essential nutrient, iron, by their third trimester, a new study finds.
The researchers and other experts are now advocating that iron levels be routinely checked during a pregnancy for the safety of a mother and...
Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 17, 2024
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That plastic wrap you find around the food you eat is far from benign: A new study shows that more than 3,600 chemicals leach into food during the packaging process.
Of that number, 79 chemicals are known to cause cancer, genetic mutations, and endocrine and reprodu...
Looking for Weight Loss? Go Nuts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2024
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Folks dieting to drop pounds should consider eating a fistful of nuts here and there, a new review suggests.
People who ate 1.5 to 3 ounces of almonds, peanuts, pistachios or walnuts daily as part of a calorie-cutting
Average American's Diet Improved Only Slightly Over Past 20 Years
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 18, 2024
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The average American diet has only improved modestly over the past two decades, despite tons of research tying unhealthy food to obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds....
As Women Gain More Equality, Men Eat More Meat
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- June 13, 2024
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In countries where gender equality is becoming more of a reality, men's meat consumption tends to rise relative to women's, a new study shows.
The phenomenon was seen mainly in richer countries in North America and Europe, and was not seen at all in large but less afflue...
What Is the Planetary Health Diet, and Can It Extend Your Life?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2024
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A plant-based eating regimen designed to save the Earth also saves people's lives, a large study confirms.
"Shifting how we eat can help slow the process of climate change," said corresponding author Dr. W...
Few Heart Attack Survivors Get Expert Advice on Diet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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Less than one-quarter of people who survive serious heart conditions receive the dietary counseling needed to protect their future health, a new study finds.
Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2024
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If you suddenly find yourself craving food or drink right before you head to bed, one expert suggests you steer clear of big meals and caffeine.
"From a sleep standpoint, you shouldn't eat a big meal at 8 p.m. if you plan to go to bed at 9 p.m. If you are sensitive to ca...
Could Having 'Skinny' Fat Cells Encourage Weight Gain?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2024
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"Skinny"fat cells might actually make it harder to lose weight and easier to pack on extra pounds, a new study says.
Researchers say it's possible to predict if someone's going to gain weight based solely on the size of their fat cells.
People with large fat cells ...
More Data Suggests 'Ultraprocessed' Foods Can Shorten Your Life
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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People who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a slightly higher risk of premature death than those who mostly shun the industrially produced eats, a new 30-year study says.
Those who ate the most ...
How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2024
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New mothers who like to smoke marijuana might wind up exposing their babies to THC through their own breast milk, a new study says.
THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis, dissolves in the fats contained in human milk, researchers found.
Mother's milk produced ...
Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2024
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Advanced liver cirrhosis can push levels of ammonia in the blood to hazardous levels, but skipping meat at mealtime can help reverse that, new research shows.
"It was exciting to see that even small changes in your diet, like having one meal without meat once in a while,...
Day Care Pick-Up Often Involves Sugary Snacks, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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Giving your kid a drink, snack or small bag of fast food on the way home from day care might distract them during a busy commute, but it's not doing their