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Mosquitoes: Why You? The Science of Why You're a Magnet for Bites
Have you ever sat outside with a group of friends, only to wake up the next morning...
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- Written by: Daryl Davies, et al
Debaucherous evening last night? You’re probably dealing with veisalgia right now.
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- Written by: Rafael de Cabo
Current scientific evidence supports claims made for intermittent fasting, according to a new review.
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- Written by: Catherine Nay and Megan Brown
Though winter may bring you down, the food you eat can play a significant role in how you feel emotionally, dietitians say.
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- Written by: Melanie Gregg and Danielle Defries
Before the holidays ruin your wellness plan and make you turn as green as the Grinch, try these 10 ways to help you stay on track and keep your festive spirit.
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- Written by: Dariush Mozaffarian
More than half of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions resolve to “eat healthier.” If you’re one, you might be confused about the role meat should play in your health.
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- Written by: David P. Labbé
Saturated fat intake leads to cellular reprogramming associated with prostate cancer progression and lethality, according to new research.
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- Written by: Hunt Allcott, et al
In the U.S., rich people tend to eat a lot healthier than poor people. Because poor diets cause obesity, Type II diabetes and other diseases, this nutritional inequality contributes to unequal health outcomes.
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- Written by: Lauren Green
Migraine is the third most prevalent illness in the world and causes suffering for tens of millions of people. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. household includes someone with migraines.
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- Written by: Lu Qi
More American adults are trying to lose weight these days, but the average body mass index of Americans has increased, research finds.
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- Written by: William Yancy
For people with difficult-to-control diabetes, adding intensive weight management counseling to group medical visits provided extra health benefits beyond improved blood-sugar control, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Tanya Lawlis
Exam time is quickly approaching for HSC and university students. While study is at the forefront, nutrition is often the furthest thing from students’ minds.
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- Written by: Matthew Ruby and Tani Khara
Between the rise of plant-based sausages and veggie burgers that “bleed”, vegan protesters at supermarkets, and Disney adding hundreds of vegan items to its theme park menus, veganism is in the news.
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- Written by: Nathan Collins
Highlighting the tastiness of healthy food can help us make better food choices, researchers report.
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- Written by: Annalijn I. Conklin and Hadis Mozaffari
Since the late 1970s, a diversified diet has been considered an essential component of healthy eating. Ensuring a good balance of nutrients is crucial for people to stay healthy.
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- Written by: Greta Guest
New findings challenge the wisdom of budgeting calories for the day, which is what weight-control programs like Weight Watchers and diet apps like MyFitnessPal use.
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- Written by: Clare Collins
Trying to lose weight is hard work. You need to plan meals and snacks, and make a big effort to avoid situations that trigger more eating and drinking than you’d planned.
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- Written by: Cynthia Curl
“Organic” is more than just a passing fad. Organic food sales totaled a record US$45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing segments of American agriculture.
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- Written by: Joan Y. Meek
Breastfeeding has long been the gold standard for infant nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and World Health Organization all recommend it.
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- Written by: Sandra-Ilona Sunram-Lea
Dementia is a cruel disease that robs people of their memory, their judgement and their identity. Unfortunately, there is no cure, and in the past few years a number of clinical trials for new dementia drugs have failed
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- Written by: Clean & Delicious
Egg salad is an easy, healthy recipe that can be with or without mayonnaise, depending on your preference. Learn how to make a classic egg salad (with mayo) and an avocado egg salad without mayonnaise.
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Braised red cabbage is sweet, sour, tender and buttery. It's an easy healthy side dish to serve alongside side roasted chicken or fish. I first tasted braised red cabbage at Houston's restaurant and have
