Nutrition/Food

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• Botulism and Home Canning   (2008-08-29)
• No Quick Fixes for Weight Loss  (2008-07-11)
• Ongoing Outbreak from An Unusual Salmonella  (2008-06-13)
• Simple Guidelines on "Good" vs. "Bad" Fats  (2008-05-29)
• Prevent Diverticulosis with Fiber and Exercise  (2008-05-12)
• Iron Supplements Can Cause Discomfort for Some   (2008-04-29)
• Vitamin D Might Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease  (2008-04-11)
• For Heart Disease Risk, Low-Fat Diets Better Than Low-Carb  (2008-03-12)
• Iron-Deficiency Anemia Usually Preventable with Good Nutrition  (2008-02-27)
• Heartburn Drugs: Let Your Doctor Make Treatment Choices  (2008-01-29)
• Handwashing and Vaccines Reduce Incidence of Hepatitis A  (2007-12-12)
• Amino Acid Supplements Rarely Needed  (2007-09-27)
• What Not to Eat When You're Pregnant  (2007-07-29)
• Osteoporosis and Osteopenia  (2007-05-11)
• Vitamins and Minerals: Who Needs Supplements?  (2007-04-12)
• Greater Awareness of PMS Leads to Better Treatment Options  (2007-03-11)
• Medical and Psychosocial Factors of Weight Loss Surgery  (2007-02-26)
• Popular Diets Rarely Offer Long-Term Success  (2007-02-12)
• Anorexia, Bulimia Can Compromise Health and Life  (2006-10-30)
• Findings Confirm Close Link between Brain and the Miseries of IBS   (2006-10-12)
• Research Results Need Interpretation  (2006-08-10)
• Eliminating Constipation Is Vital to Digestive Health  (2006-07-12)
• Cholesterol: Too Much of a Good Thing  (2006-07-12)
• Lactose Intolerance Unsettles Millions of Us  (2006-06-29)
• Adults Can Help Save Obese Kids from an Unhealthy Future  (2006-05-25)
• Good News: Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer   (2006-05-11)
• A Time for Change  (2006-04-13)
• Hemorrhoids: Very Common, But Usually Not Dangerous  (2005-12-12)
• Calcium, Celiac Disease Have Roles in Osteoporosis  (2005-12-12)
• Small Changes Can Make Big Differences  (2005-06-29)
• Offal, Processing are Likely Culprits in BSE  (2005-02-10)
• Eating to Live  (2004-12-10)
• Eat Safely This Season  (2004-11-10)
• Breast-Feeding Best Choice for Infant, Mom  (2004-10-27)
• Keeping Metabolic Syndrome in Check  (2004-09-28)
• Tapeworm Infection Unusual in the US  (2004-07-27)
• Bariatric Surgery Can be Useful for Morbid Obesity  (2004-06-29)
• Salt: It's Everywhere  (2004-06-10)
• Family Rhythms and Rules Change in the Summer   (2004-06-10)
• The Facts about Ulcerative Colitis  (2004-05-20)
• Anti-Reflux "Dua Stent" Benefits Esophageal Cancer Patients  (2004-04-28)
• Mercury Exposure More Likely from Fish than Fillings  (2004-04-28)
• Health Risks of Travel Range from Unusual to Mundane  (2004-04-14)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease an "Equal Opportunity" Condition  (2004-02-13)
• Killing Kitchen Germs  (2003-11-21)
• Sneezing, Wheezing, Coughing, Swelling... Is it an Allergy?  (2003-08-28)
• Women Should Adjust Nutrition after Menopause  (2003-08-28)
• When Nothing Else Works: Surgical Treatment of Obesity  (2003-05-27)
• Despite Breakthroughs, Cystic Fibrosis Answers Remain Elusive  (2003-04-29)
• The Facts about Hepatitis A  (2003-04-07)
• Inexpensive, Reasonable Health Protection  (2003-03-29)
• Bone Health: Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?  (2003-03-14)
• Want to Reduce Your Cholesterol? These Foods Will Help, Not Hurt  (2003-02-28)
• Mexican Vacation Requires Some Health Planning  (2003-02-14)
• Norwalk Viruses Widespread  (2003-01-31)
• Seborrheic Keratosis: Condition is Common, Usually Benign  (2003-01-30)
• US Obesity at an All-Time High  (2002-11-26)
• E. Coli Outbreaks Becoming More Common in US  (2002-10-11)
• Lower-Cost Options for Prescription Medications  (2002-10-09)
• Change of Habits Will Help Prevent Reflux  (2002-07-11)
• Time for a “Medication Inventory”  (2002-01-14)
• Studies Question the Use of Herbs for Menopause Relief   (2001-11-29)
• Nutritional Guidelines for People 70 and Older  (2001-10-12)
• Poor Appetite and Aging  (2001-10-11)
• Helping Seniors Overcome Obstacles to Eating Well  (2001-09-29)
• Nutrition and Exercise Tips to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk  (2001-09-14)
• Take Care to Pack a Safe School Lunch  (2001-09-12)
• Control X for Urinary Incontinence  (2001-08-12)
• Medical Management of Obesity  (2001-07-12)
• Preventing Dehydration  (2001-06-28)
• Safety of Alternative Medicines  (2001-06-14)
• Empty Calories in the School Cafeteria   (2001-04-12)
• Herb Blurb: Echinacea  (2001-03-26)
• Vitamin B6  (2001-03-26)
• Vitamin E  (2001-02-26)
• The Skinny on Sweets  (2001-02-13)
• Vitamin D   (2001-02-13)
• How to Spot Health Fraud  (2001-01-29)
• Vitamin A and Carotenoids  (2001-01-29)
• Nutritional Spotlight on Beans  (2001-01-11)
• What You Can Do to Prevent Communicable Diseases  (2000-12-26)
• Global Health in the 21st Century  (2000-12-26)
• Do You Need a Multivitamin Supplement?  (2000-12-26)
• Herb Blurb: Probiotics  (2000-12-08)
• Healthy Eating for the Holidays  (2000-12-08)
• Health Claims on Food Labels: What Do They Really Mean?  (2000-11-19)
• Herb Blurb: Peppermint  (2000-11-13)
• Turkey Topics  (2000-11-10)
• Small Changes to Recipes Maintain Your Health and Your Thanksgiving Traditions   (2000-11-10)
• Liquid Candy  (2000-10-31)
• American Heart Association Dietary Guidelines  (2000-10-26)
• Herb Blurb: Digestive Enzymes  (2000-10-09)
• Garlic and Cholesterol  (2000-09-26)
• Creatine: Helpful or Harmful?  (2000-09-26)
• Zinc and Cold Symptoms  (2000-09-14)
• Magnesium  (2000-08-10)
• Calcium Citrate vs. Calcium Carbonate  (2000-07-28)
• Herb Blurb: Antioxidants  (2000-07-27)
• Selenium  (2000-07-26)
• Zinc  (2000-07-12)
• Playing it Safe with Eggs  (2000-07-11)
• Hypoglycemia  (2000-06-27)
• Folic Acid: Vitamin Prevents Serious Birth Defects  (2000-06-08)
• Calcium Supplements  (2000-06-07)
• Recommended Intakes for Vitamin C  (2000-05-30)
• Milk and Prostate Cancer?  (2000-05-12)
• Soda, Calcium, and Osteoporosis  (2000-05-12)
• Very High Fiber Diet Lowers Blood Glucose in Diabetics  (2000-05-11)
• Trans Fatty Acids  (2000-05-09)
• The Facts about Handwashing  (2000-04-06)
• Vitamins C and E May Protect Against Mental Decline  (2000-03-27)
• Americans Ignore Importance of Food Portion Size  (2000-03-13)
• Where's the Fiber?   (2000-03-11)
• Herb Blurb: Shiitake Mushrooms  (2000-03-11)
• Your Kids Are What You Eat  (2000-03-03)
• Adverse Reactions to Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)  (2000-02-23)
• More on MSG and Allergic Reactions  (2000-02-23)
• MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) and Food Labeling  (2000-02-23)
• Sugar Substitutes  (2000-02-11)
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin Slow Joint Deterioration and Ease Arthritis Pain  (2000-02-03)
• Online Pharmacies  (2000-02-02)
• Cranberries -- a Functional Food  (2000-01-13)
• Research Shows Beverages Contribute to Obesity  (2000-01-10)
• Is the Turkey Done Yet?   (1999-11-19)
• Braving the Craving  (1999-11-19)
• Proper Nutrition for Children  (1999-09-09)
• Dressing Greens for Better Nutrition  (1999-09-09)
• Food Safety for Summer Barbecues  (1999-06-28)
• Several Ways to Get Calcium, Just Get Sufficient Amount  (1999-06-24)
• Put Folate on Your Plate  (1999-06-01)
• Sensible Weight Loss  (1999-06-01)
• The Facts about Food Allergy and Food Intolerance  (1999-03-18)
• "Diet" Products Often Bogus  (1998-07-28)
• Regular Use of Stomach Acid Inhibitors  (1997-03-31)