Preventing Stroke: New Guidelines Released
Every year in the U.S., 600,000 people have a first stroke, and 160,000 die from stroke, making it the fifth leading cause of death...
The Great Egg Flip Flop
Q: We were told to avoid eggs for so many years. Why am I now seeing them recommended?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Stanley...
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has...
Heart Attack 101
Over 800,000 people experience heart attacks every year in the United States. That’s about one every 40 seconds. It’s important to recognize the signs...
Study Confirms Ultraprocessed Foods are Bad for Health
A recent study reviewed results from 45 pooled analyses on the health impacts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). Together, these studies include 9.9 million participants....
Where Does Poultry Fit In?
Nutrition guidelines (and this newsletter) talk a lot about limiting intake of red meat (beef, lamb, pork, venison). But what about poultry?
What the Science...
Understanding Atherosclerosis
About half of Americans between the ages of 45 and 84 have some degree of atherosclerosis, and many don’t even know it. That’s worrisome...
Eggs or Egg Whites?
Q: Sometimes I like to cook up a veggie omelet for breakfast or lunch. Should I be using whole eggs, egg whites, those cartons...
Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?
About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate higher risk for a number of serious health conditions....
Coconut Oil
Q: You say to avoid fats that are solid at room temperature. Does that include coconut oil?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, senior scientist...