Health & Diet News & Features
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Clif Bar & Company Recalling 12 of Its Products
Clif Bar & Company is voluntarily recalling 12 of its products, most of which are marketed for children, because they may contain nut allergens
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How Bad for You Are Fried Foods?
This story looks at the health effects of French fries and other fried foods.
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Kroger Expands Recall of Roasted Macadamia Nuts
The Kroger Co. has expanded its recall of Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts because they may be contaminated with listeria.
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Recall: Tyson Foods Chicken Products
Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntary recalling more than 2 million pounds of chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
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Recall: Canned Pasta Shells and Spaghetti
Conagra Brands is recalling about 700,125 pounds of canned spaghetti and meatball products, including the Chef Boyardee brand.
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Recall: Star Snacks Co. Cashews
Star Snacks Co. recalls Southern Grove Cashew Halves and Pieces with Sea Salt, in 8-ounce canisters, sold in 29 states.
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Recall: Publix Deli Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Publix recalls artichoke and spinach dip
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Is Drinking Diet Soda a Health Risk?
This story looks at recent studies about diet soda and their health risks.
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Pink Shares Body-Positive Message About BMI on Instagram
The singer's "gym selfie" highlights the problem with using the classic measure of a person's health based on their weight.
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How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.
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How Many Calories Are in Your Wine?
Make sure you’re drinking to your health -- and not against it.
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Many Fast-Food Containers Have Risky Chemical
Many Fast-Food Containers Have Risky Chemical
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Dueling Quarterback Diets: Matt Ryan vs. Tom Brady
Nutrition experts discuss the diets of dueling NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Matt Ryan.
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DASH Diet Wins Top Spot Again
For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranks the DASH diet as the best overall diet.
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Research Sheds Light on Why People Who Lose Weight Gain It Back
New research shows that people who lose weight get really hungry -- more than anyone had ever expected that they might.
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Secrets of Metabolism
A look at what affects your metabolism and your ability to lose weight and keep it off.
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Over-the-Top Burger Nabs ‘Xtreme Eating’ Award
The Whole Hog Burger, a nearly 3,000-calorie burger with five kinds of meat and four kinds of cheese, tops a food watchdog group’s annual list of the least-healthy chain restaurant meals in 2016.
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The Military Diet: Everything You Should Know
Could the Military Diet really work for you? Learn the facts about the diet.
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Could More Fruits, Vegetables Make You Happier?
Eating up to eight servings of fruit and vegetables a day could make you feel happier, new research suggests.
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After 20 Years, a Food Label Makeover
The nutrition facts panel on the back of food packages -- that box many of us check to see how many calories, fat, protein, and fiber are in the foods we eat -- is getting a new look. WebMD has the details.
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Do Food Labels Need Activity Icons?
A public health expert wants food labels to carry symbols showing how many minutes of several different activities are needed to burn off the calories, with the aim of helping people change their habits and countering obesity. WebMD has the details.
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Fiber: How Much Do I Need?
From WebMD, ways to get more fiber in your diet.
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Should You Stop Drinking?
When Robert Parmer gave up alcohol, it wasn’t for any of your classic reasons. The benefits lasted long after he decided it was okay to have a beer again. WebMD shares his story.
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Step Diet: Count Steps, Not Calories
The Step Diet is about counting the steps you take each day, not the calories you eat. Find out what's in the plan, how it works, and if the experts think it's safe.
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Diet Review: The Diet Solution
WebMD's director of nutrition, Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, reviews The Diet Solution.
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