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12 Breakfast Options With More Protein Than Eggs
As the price of eggs soars due to the shortage caused by bird flu, many people wonder what protein-rich options they can include in their diet to replace eggs. An average egg has between five and eight grams of protein depending on its size, so it's no wonder it's a great...
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USDA Tries to Rehire Bird Flu Response Workers
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers who were involved in the government's response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has devastated egg and poultry farms over the past three years. The workers were among the thousands of federal employees...
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Unhealthy Diet Increases Risk for Incontinence
A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests. Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal Women's...
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Blood Test Guides Best Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet
A blood test can help people with irritable bowel syndrome cut out specific trigger foods most likely to worsen their condition, a new study suggests. About 60% of IBS patients who followed a diet guided by the results of the blood test wound up suffering less stomach pain,...
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Experimental Weight Loss Drugs Aim to Save Muscle
About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, clinical trial experts and doctors say they may also need to demonstrate additional health benefits beyond the numbers on a scale to get approved. The drugs...
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The Health Benefits of Cold Weather
The recent wave of cold weather may have us huddled under an electric blanket or headed for the fireplace, but experts say there are surprising health benefits of frigid weather. Cold temperatures can boost metabolism and the immune system, as well as improve sleep. But for...
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Juice Cleanses Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days
Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days. A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming vegetable and fruit juice-only diets for three days triggered...
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RFK's Health Agenda May Clash With Trump's Cuts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new U.S. health secretary, has promised to address an epidemic of chronic illness with President Donald Trump's backing, but his broad agenda from making food healthier to studying vaccines may clash with government spending cuts. Trump on Thursday...
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The Many Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
If you want to give a Valentine's Day gift that blends great taste and health benefits, dark chocolate may be your best choice. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect your body from free radicals, unstable molecules that can cause cellular damage. It...
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Eating Yogurt May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
You may be less likely to develop an especially lethal form of colon cancer if you're a longtime consumer of yogurt, new research finds. Folks who ate two or more servings of yogurt per week for years had a 20% lower odds for an aggressive type of tumor typically found on...
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Canned Tuna Recalled Due to Botulism Risk
Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might be contaminated with a type of bacteria that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California,...
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Link to Vision Issues
Yes, rare cases of vision issues have arisen in people taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, but the jury's out on whether the medications caused the eye trouble, according to a new small study. The study reviewed the cases of nine people who developed sight-robbing...
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Heart Patients Who Eat Big Breakfasts Are Happier
When and what you eat might play a role in maintaining good mental health, a new study suggests. Researchers in China found that folks with heart disease were more likely to keep depression at bay if they ate a big, calorie-rich breakfast. There's evidence that heart disease...
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Live Poultry Markets in NYC Shut Due to Bird Flu
Authorities in New York state have temporarily closed all live poultry markets in New York City and three suburban counties after bird flu was detected at seven markets within the past week, according to a notice on Friday. The virus has wiped out more than 156 million...
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This Winter Fruit Reduces the Risk for 6 Cancers
A recent study reveals that pomegranates have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of six different cancers. Researchers identified the fruit's potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties as key factors in combating cancer cells. According to The Healthy,...
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Healthy Makeovers to Favorite Super Bowl Snacks
The Super Bowl is the perfect time to gather with friends and family, enjoy some good food and new commercials, and cheer on your favorite team. But it doesn't have to mean loading up on greasy, processed snacks. With a few clean and healthy swaps, you can keep the...
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Breast Reduction Can Spur Weight Gain in Young Women
Many women may opt for a breast reduction if they encounter issues such as recurrent neck, back and shoulder pain. However, a new study suggests a link between these procedures in teens and young adult women and later weight gain. "These patients should be targeted for...
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Second Type of Bird Flu Detected in US Dairy Cows
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, Agriculture Department officials said Wednesday. The detection indicates that distinct forms of the virus known as Type A...
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Egg Prices Have Many Considering Home Chickens
Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic. But if eggs are the goal, remember that it takes planning and investment to raise the...
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Deaths Among Young Adults Up 70 Percent
Young adults keep dying at higher-than-expected rates, falling prey to drug overdose and poor health, a new study says. The death rate among adults 25 to 44 was 70% higher in 2023 than it would have been had pre-2011 trends continued, researchers reported in a new study...
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Dr. Crandall: New Guidelines for Preventing Stroke
For the very first time in a decade, both the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have updated their stroke prevention guidelines.
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How to Keep Eggs Safer and Longer
With all the talk about bird flu, people are wondering if the eggs on supermarket shelves - if you can find them - are safe to eat. Experts say that it's unlikely that eggs found in stores carry the bird flu virus but suggest that you cook them thoroughly to ensure all...
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Poll: Half of Americans Approve of Obesity Drugs
More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight, but they are not broadly supportive of teens who have...
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RFK Jr.'s Health Agenda Resonates With MAHA Moms
He has been pilloried for his vaccine skepticism, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to reduce America's reliance on processed foods and pharmaceuticals has also struck a chord. As RFK Jr. faced hostile questions from Senate Democrats during his confirmation hearing, the...
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Digestive Supplements That Really Work
Digestive diseases are a leading cause of hospitalization, visits to primary care physicians, and usage of over-the-counter medications. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) reports that about 60 to 70 million Americans suffer from...