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Food additive E551 could promote celiac disease
E551, more commonly known as silicon dioxide, is a powder composed of nanoparticles (i.e., particles < 100 nm in size).... Read more
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Bad influence: Study shows social media is unreliable for nutrition advice
Relying on social media for dietary advice and nutritional information could prove to be an unhealthy strategy, as a national... Read more
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A pharmacologist explains the controversy and addictive potential of the herbal substance kratom
The herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of a Southeast Asian tree, is used by nearly 2 million people... Read more
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This election year, health care costs top voter concerns: Poll
Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where kitchen table economic problems weigh heavily on... Read more
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Researchers: If you're worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics
You've probably seen recent claims online seed oils are "toxic" and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. But what... Read more
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Focus on patient experience can improve diabetes care
Health care providers who treat diabetes need to think beyond the clinical numbers, such as solely focusing on a person's... Read more
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Food watchdog lodges complaint over Nestle mineral water 'fraud'
Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday against food giant Nestle and another group over them... Read more
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Adopting healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is strongly linked to a lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), finds new research published... Read more
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Study demonstrates one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet improves kidney health in patients with diabetes
The Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing... Read more
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Recommendations address impact of climate change on child health
In a policy statement and accompanying technical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Feb. 20... Read more
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Pesticides found in kale but at low risk levels
Kale fans can rest easy knowing pesticides used to grow the hearty greens are unlikely to end up in their... Read more
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Energy poverty in Canada: An overlooked health and equity issue
As many as one in five Canadian households can be considered to be in energy poverty, according to researchers from... Read more
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EPA will spend $5.8 billion to help clean up U.S. drinking water
Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state and territory as part of a massive,... Read more
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Behind the wheel: Navigating driving with epilepsy
Jessica Veach didn't wait long enough at the stop sign.... Read more
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Pulmonary expert explains importance of warm air during cold weather
Colder, dry air impacts lung health, with symptoms that range from bothersome to distressing. With cold temperatures forecasted for the... Read more