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The Big Picture: What the New Diet Guidelines Mean for You
By Sara G. Miller published
Is your diet in for an overhaul? Here's what you need to know.
The Science of Sugar: Is Corn Syrup the Same?
By Kathleen Lees published
Do high-fructose corn syrup and sugar have the same effects on human health? A lawsuit is now considering the question. Here's what the science says.
Are Americans Eating Healthier? Take This Study with a Grain of Salt
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People in the U.S. are now eating healthier -- and 1.1 million premature deaths were prevented by our healthier habits. But there's still quite a bit of room for improvement, a new study finds.
Amino Acids to Zinc: A Glossary of Nutrition Terms
By Jessie Szalay published
Anxious about antioxidants? Perplexed by polysaccharides? This guide will help you navigate the world of nutrition and health.
People with Type 2 Diabetes Fall into 3 Distinct Groups, Study Finds
By Jesse Emspak published
People with Type 2 diabetes can have a wide array of symptoms, but a new study finds that based on these symptoms, patients can be divided into a few distinct groups.
Cutting Sugar Made Obese Kids Healthier in 10 Days
By Christopher Wanjek published
There's no longer any doubt that consuming added sugar contributes to a litany of chronic diseases in children, researchers say.
Diabetes Blood Test Urged for All Overweight US Adults
By Cari Nierenberg published
All overweight and obese adults in the U.S. should get routine tests to check their blood sugar levels, new recommendations say.
Common Pregnancy Complications Tied to Heart Disease Deaths Later On
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Women who experience complications during pregnancy may face an increased risk of heart disease later on, a new study suggests.
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