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Foodborne Illness July 4, 2021

July 4 BBQs: How to avoid food-related illnesses

With many Americans readying to fire up barbeques and host cookouts in celebration of Fourth of July, a federal agency overseeing food safety has released key tips to prevent food-related illness this holiday.

Children's Health June 29, 2021

Excessive screen time linked to obesity in US preteens, study finds

A study published Monday suggests a link between screen time and weight gain in American preteens.

US June 24, 2021

Ohio woman dead of suspected heat-related illness while backpacking in Grand Canyon

An Ohio resident on a backpacking trip at the Grand Canyon has died of suspected heat-related illness amid a heat wave in the U.S. West, park officials said Monday.

CANCER June 23, 2021

Drinking coffee may reduce risk of getting liver cancer

A new study brews up some good news for avid coffee drinkers.

Nutrition May 27, 2021

Plant-based dinners cut heart disease risk by 10%, study says

Consuming dinners full of plant-based protein and healthy fats and carbohydrates instead of animal protein and refined carbohydrates can cut the risk of heart disease by 10%, researchers say.

The PGA Championship May 24, 2021

Middle-aged Mickelson's historic PGA Championship win credited to diet and meditation

Phil Mickelson changed the golf game Sunday, winning the PGA Championship at 50 years old, and he is attributing his place in history to a health-conscious lifestyle of deep meditation and proper nutrition.

Nutrition March 31, 2021

Ultra-processed foods, drinks linked to higher colorectal cancer risk: study

A diet high in ultra-processed foods and drinks was linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study conducted in Spain. There was no increased risk for prostate cancer, but breast cancer patients who smoke, or used to smoke, saw a higher risk. 

Coronavirus March 23, 2021

Coronavirus lockdowns spurred nearly 2 pounds of monthly weight gain, study suggests

A small study estimating the health consequences of prolonged shelter-in-place orders amid the coronavirus pandemic suggested Americans gained about 1.5 pounds every month.

Diet Trends March 3, 2021

Trying to burn belly fat? Intermittent fasting may be hindering progress, study suggests

Hoping to rid yourself of unwanted belly fat? If your diet involves intermittent fasting — abstaining from food for several hours at a time — it may be hindering your progress in shedding fat around this area of the body, suggests the findings of a new study.

HEALTHY LIVING March 1, 2021

Eating this ratio of fruit and veggies could help you live longer, study suggests

How many servings of fruits and veggies should you be getting each day? A new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, aims to provide an answer. 

Children's Health December 29, 2020

New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2

Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children.