THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If your diet is low in fiber, you can do your gut some good by adding more — regardless of the fiber source, new research suggests. Many people know fiber as the nutrient that keeps you regular. But it’s also a key playerContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Switching Fido to a new dog food? What happens in his gut as a result is nothing short of remarkable, a new study reveals. The population of bacteria living in his gut — his microbiome — will change dramatically in as little asContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Enjoying just two slices of Jarlsberg cheese every day may help stave off osteoporosis, a small Norwegian study suggests. The protective effect of cheese on bone-thinning appears to be an exclusive benefit of Jarlsberg, and a mere 2 ounces a day seems toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A daily hamburger might raise the risk of developing heart disease, but not necessarily for the reasons people often think, new research suggests. The study of nearly 4,000 older Americans found what many have before: People who ate a lot of red meatContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who has ever had a kidney stone never wants a repeat of the blinding pain that comes when it passes. Now, a new study maps out a diet that can help guard against that. The cornerstones of that diet include eating plentyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most Americans swear by dietary supplements, with nearly 3 of 4 people taking some type of supplement on a daily basis, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has revealed. But many have a mistaken belief in the effectiveness of these supplements, which for the mostContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to toughen regulations on certain raw chicken products. The agency has notified food processors that new rules would require they lower the amount of salmonella found in breaded and stuffed chicken products, which include frozen foods suchContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in protein and fiber. Sodas, salty and sugary snacks and desserts,Continue Reading
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Seniors who take vitamin D supplements to improve their bone health and ward off fractures are just wasting their time and money, a major new study has found. These supplements did nothing to reduce their average risk of bone fractures, researchers found inContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables is common advice, but many Americans eat few of these nutrient powerhouses, according to a new study. This includes adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are less likely to eat fruits and veggies than similarContinue Reading