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Reducing Intake of Sugars Improves GERD Symptoms
Approximately 20 to 30 percent of adults in the U.S suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—chronic heartburn. Repeated bouts of acid reflux (acid leaking...
A Fiber-Rich Diet May Improve Response to Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment
Immunotherapy uses a person’s own immune system to fight cancer. One such treatment uses immune checkpoint inhibitors—medicines that target proteins that switch immune cells...
NEWSBITES: January 2023
CDC Reports Potential for Extreme Flu Season
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. has seen an uptick in cases...
Study Assesses Years of Life and Income Lost Due to Smoking
Smoking is a leading preventable cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Analysis of health and earnings data found that, among U.S adults...
Dietary Vitamin C Intake (not Supplements) Associated with Better Health
A review of existing research found that dietary patterns containing the recommenced amount of vitamin C from foods was associated with health benefits. Daily...
You’ve answered questions about oats before, but I’m unclear as to whether instant oats...
Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “After the inedible husk is removed from an oat grain,...
Grain Products: Don’t Be Fooled by Healthy-Sounding Labels!
Eating more minimally processed whole grains and less refined grains is good for your health. But how do you know which grain products are...
Top Reasons to Avoid “Top Foods” Lists
You see them everywhere: “The ten best/worst foods for your health.” “The top five reasons you should eat/avoid particular foods.” These lists are eye-catching...
MAJOR FINDING: Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Major Diseases
Virtually every tissue in the body has receptors for vitamin D. This fact led to the hypothesis that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels might...
Nitrates in “No Nitrate Added” Meats
Q: You have stated that cured meats that say ‘no nitrate or nitrite added’ still contain these potentially cancer-causing compounds. Can you please explain...