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October 24, 2015

5 tips for keeping off the weekend weight

In the time leading up to the holidays, your weekends will likely be jam-packed with opportunities to eat, drink, and be merry.

October 24, 2015

Peanuts may lower risk of death from heart disease

Peanuts may reduce the risk of death from heart disease, a large study found, suggesting that the health benefits of this low-cost nut may be similar to pricier options like almonds and pistachios.

October 24, 2015

First junk food tax in US coming to Navajo Nation next month

The Navajo Nation has some of the highest obesity and diabetes rates in America, and advocates are aiming to turn that around with a return to older ways—and America's first junk food tax.

October 24, 2015

To show dangers of drinking, synchronized swimmers try to do routine drunk

What happens what you throw Stockholm's three-time world champion men's synchronized swimming team into a pool after feeding members shots?

October 24, 2015

12 tips to reduce high cholesterol

If you’re one of the approximately 31 million people in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, trying to get it under control can be challenging.

October 24, 2015

Serving size stumper: What's a reasonable amount to eat?

An update to the serving sizes listed on food labels will better reflect the amount of food people actually eat, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.

October 24, 2015

Daily sandwich eaters consume more sodium calories than non-sandwich eaters, study says

On any given day, nearly half of American adults eat at least one sandwich, which accounts for one-fifth of the recommended daily sodium intake, reveals a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

October 24, 2015

Should kids do juice cleanses?

Junior juicers are taking a cue from their health-conscious parents, and getting in on the act themselves — starting with juices and raw foods and graduating to modified cleanses, all in the name of cleaner living, if not weight management.

October 24, 2015

FDA to revise nutrition facts label

Those nutrition labels on the back of food packages may soon become easier to read.

October 24, 2015

The 4 most confusing things about sugar

Nowadays, when people meet me and hear that I'm a dietitian, the first thing they want to know is: What's the deal with sugar?