As Thanksgiving nears, contaminated turkey has sickened 164 people in 35 states The outbreak of Salmonella Reading, which has been going on for nearly a year, has led to 164 illnesses,…
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What a new trial says about the risks A low-dose daily aspirin doesn’t lower the risk of dying or having a heart attack or stroke in healthy older people, a…
In a new study, Swedish researchers compared risk factors in 271,000 people with diabetes and 1,356,000 without the disease. The researchers looked at five risk factors for heart attack and…
In a recent study, a diet high in refined grains led to higher LDL cholesterol levels than a whole-grain diet. People who eat more refined grains have a higher risk…
Humans are damaging the natural systems of the only planet we’ve got. Here’s how that puts our health—and our children’s health—at risk. Sam Myers is a physician and principal research…
The latest on whether older adults and strength trainers need to boost protein intake to pack on muscle Over the last few years, some experts have recommended higher-than-RDA protein intakes…
Pretty much everyone would be better off eating more vegetables. That’s a no-brainer. (Only 1 in 10 American adults say that they eat the recommended 2 to 3 cups every…
Is the food in your refrigerator safe after the power goes out? Keep your refrigerator door closed as much as possible. Food should be safe if the power is out…
What a recent study says about body fat and health A new study could explain what some call the “obesity paradox.” In some studies, people with a “healthy” weight had a…
Dining out? A doggy bag offer might help you eat less. In a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 53 women to either a “to-go” group (which was told about doggy…