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Diet, Exercise Intervention May Aid Chemotherapy Outcomes in Breast Cancer

FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – A home-based diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in the...

California Legislature First to Pass Ban on 4 Food Additives Linked to Health Issues

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – California is on track to become the first state to ban four food additives that some experts have linked to health issues ranging from behavioral problems in children to...

Besides Boosting Health, a Vegan Diet Might Save You Money

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – Going vegan doesn’t have to mean going broke, with new research finding that steering clear of meat and dairy can lower food costs by about 16%. “A vegan diet based on fru...

Healthy Eating Doesn't Have to Be Expensive. An Expert Offers Tips

MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 – Groceries cost a lot, but it is possible to eat healthy foods without overspending. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offer tips for healthy eating on a...

Adherence to Mediterranean Lifestyle Linked to Lower Mortality

TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 – For middle-aged and older adults, higher adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle is associated with lower all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a study published...

Eat Your Veggies:  Writing 'Produce Prescriptions' Could Boost Patients' Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 – An apple a day may be just what the doctor ordered. New research on “produce prescription” programs finds that when access to free fruits and vegetables is offered, rec...

Low-Cal vs. Fasting Diets: How Does Each Affect the Microbiome?

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – When it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome. Now, initial results of a...

Lower Fiber Intake Tied to Higher Risk for Later Inflammatory Bowel Disease

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – Higher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 in Alimentary...

Vegetarian Diet Aids Outcomes in Patients With or at High Risk for CVD

FRIDAY, July 28, 2023, 2023 – A vegetarian diet may modestly but significantly improve cardiometabolic outcomes in people with or at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a review...

Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain

FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 – Too little fiber in Mom's diet during pregnancy may slow a baby's mental development, Japanese research suggests. Animal studies have found that a low-fiber diet during...

Neurodevelopmental Delay Seen in Offspring of Moms With Low Fiber Intake

THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Lower maternal fiber intake during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental delay in offspring, according to a study published online July 27...

Vegetarian Diet May Be the Best Bet for Those at High Risk for Heart Disease

WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 – As more people are advised to shun meat, a new study from Australia adds to evidence that a vegetarian diet can help improve heart health. A review of 20 prior...

Researchers Identify Genes That Influence What You Eat

MONDAY, July 24, 2023 – You’ve likely heard that "you are what you eat,” but a new study suggests what you eat also has something to do with who you are — genetically speaking. Researchers have ident...

FDA Medwatch Alert: GSK Consumer Healthcare Recalls Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Due to Possible Plastic Contamination from the Bottle Cap

April 28, 2020 – GSK Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling five lots (listed below) of Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement powder and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement...

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