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Aug 31, 2019

Teen's Junk Food Diet Caused Him to Go Blind, Doctors Say

A teen who ate nothing but fries, chips and other junk food for years slowly went blind as a result of his poor diet, according to a new report of the case. The case highlights a perhaps little-known fact about poor diets: In addition to being tied to obesity, heart...

Aug 31, 2019

Tuna Steaks Recalled Because They May Cause This Weird Type of Food Poisoning

Yellowfin tuna products sold in 16 U.S. states are being recalled because they have the potential to cause an odd type of food poisoning that resembles an allergic reaction. On Sept. 6, the company Alfa International Seafood issued a voluntary recall of its refrigerated, yellowfin tuna steak products, which were...

May 31, 2019

White Meat Can Raise Cholesterol As Much As Red Meat, New Study Shows

White meat, such as chicken, may raise blood cholesterol levels as much as red meat does, a new, small study details. The finding surprised researchers, who didn't expect that eating large amounts of poultry would lead to higher blood cholesterol levels. Of the three diets in the study — red...

Apr 30, 2019

Here's How Many US Cancer Cases Are Tied to Unhealthy Diets

More than 80,000 cancer cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. may be tied to an unhealthy diet, according to a new study. The study researchers used a mathematical model to estimate the number of U.S. cancer cases tied to suboptimal intake of seven dietary components known to be related...

Mar 31, 2019

How an Injection of Tiny Beads into Stomach Arteries Might Help with Weight Loss

An experimental obesity treatment that involves injecting tiny beads into the arteries of the stomach may help some people lose weight and keep it off for at least a year, according to a new study. In the study, people who received the treatment, called bariatric embolization, lost about 11 percent...

Aug 31, 2020

Are carrots orange because of a Dutch revolutionary?

There's a popular folklore that links orange carrots to the Dutch royal family. But is it true? In the late 1500s, the Dutch low countries were a Spanish colony, ruled as the Spanish Netherlands by Habsburg monarchs in Madrid. Then along came William, Prince of Orange, a bygone territory in...

Aug 31, 2020

Why can't humans digest corn?

Corn has a way of staying intact from plate to poop. The bright yellow kernels found in our favorite summer dishes can show up — seemingly undigested — in the bathroom hours later. How does corn survive the digestive system? And maybe more importantly, should you even eat a food...

Feb 28, 2021

Does coffee really stunt kids' growth?

One reason coffee isn't usually given to kids may be the widely held belief that the caffeinated beverage can stunt children's growth. But is there any truth to this idea? The answer is a resounding no: There's no evidence that coffee or caffeine stunts childhood growth and development. Instead, a...

Aug 31, 2022

What is dietary fat?

Fat may not seem like something you want in your diet, but not all fat is bad. In the right form and right amount, dietary fat is an important nutrient for maintaining good health. Dietary fat is one of the three macronutrients that make up the bulk of our diets,...

Aug 31, 2022

Collagen vs whey protein: Which is better for your health goals?

The fight is on: collagen vs whey protein. But which one is better for improving muscle development and overall health? What are the pros and cons of each? And, how do you know which supplement will suit you best? Read on to discover more about each of these popular protein...

Jul 31, 2022

How to do an elimination diet

An elimination diet can be a useful tool for controlling unpleasant symptoms of gastrointestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Often, symptoms can be intense, painful and even confusing when you aren’t sure what is triggering you. First things first: you should not undertake...

Jun 30, 2022

Eight benefits of prebiotics

When it comes to gut health, there’s a lot of hype about probiotics – but what about the benefits of prebiotics? Research on prebiotics is expanding rapidly, but studies show promising results. By consuming prebiotic foods, you may reduce your chance of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. So...

May 31, 2022

What is the 5:2 diet?

The 5:2 diet involves eating normally for five days a week, then cutting your calorie intake to between 500-600 calories per day for two days. This part-time dieting approach, or style of intermittent fasting, focuses more on when you eat, than what you eat. Fasting, and intermittent fasting, have been...

May 31, 2022

What is a calorie deficit?

Trying to lose weight? You need to be in calorie deficit, and that means eating and drinking fewer calories than you burn. There are two ways to create a calorie deficit: Reducing calorie intake – changing what and how much you eatIncreasing calorie expenditure – in the form of exerciseHow...

Apr 30, 2022

How to increase bone density

Do you want to know how to increase bone density and why it’s important? We need strong bones to support us and allow us to move. They protect the brain, heart and other major organs from injury. They also store minerals including calcium and phosphorus, which help keep bones strong...