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Switching to a diet low in simple sugars and high in healthy fats, like the types found in canola oil, could help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar, according to a new study. McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC Laggards In U.S. Fast-Food Survey
Fast-food titans McDonald's, Taco Bell and KFC are conquering the globe, but they are losing to the likes of In-N-Out Burger, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Chick-fil-A in the United States, according to Consumer Reports' latest fast-food survey. Is Organic Chicken Worth The Price?
Just because a chicken is labeled "organic" does not mean that the bird on your plate lived a bucolic farm life before you cooked it. To officially be called "organic," the animal must be fed organic food (grown with no pesticides), receive no antibiotics and be given access to the outdoors. Parents Of Preschoolers Buying Less Milk, Soda And Juice
The parents of preschool children in the U.S. may be buying fewer sugar-sweetened drinks, a new study suggests. Whether that will translate into lower childhood obesity rates remains to be seen, experts said. Fish-Eaters May Keep More Gray Matter In Old Age
Eating baked or broiled fish at least once a week may preserve parts of the brain that are hit hard by aging, according to a small new study. Brain scans showed that people over age 65 who regularly ate fish had 14 percent more gray matter in brain regions associated with memory Tobacco and Ebola: Experimental Drug Against Ebola Shows Promise
An experimental drug made partially from tobacco has been studied for its promising effect in patients with Ebola. Some called it chew, sub or rub but tobacco (scientific name, Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica) has been popular since the olden times. China Halts Some U.S. Pork Imports Over Feed Additive Use
China has barred pork imports from six U.S processing plants and six cold storage facilities effective on Wednesday to enforce its ban on the use of a feed additive that promotes lean muscle growth, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday. Trouble Sleeping Could Be A Suicide Risk Factor For Older Adults
In a new study, people age 65 and older who reported trouble sleeping were more likely to commit suicide over the next ten years than those who slept well. U.S. FDA approves Merck Insomnia Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it has approved a new insomnia drug made by Merck & Co. The drug, to be called Belsomra, is the first in a new class of sedatives that block chemicals in the brain called orexins that help keep people awake. Belgian Infant Contracts HIV Via Breast Milk
In 2012, a one-year-old boy in Belgium acquired HIV through his mother's breast milk, a rare but not impossible form of transmission in industrialized countries, doctors say. Does Vitamin D Help With Asthma? More Study Needed
Asthma sufferers who received vitamin D supplements for six months, in addition to their regular inhalers, could breathe a little easier than those who relied only on the inhalers, in a recent study in Iran. Low Vitamin D Levels May Predict Dementia Risk
Elderly people with less vitamin D in their blood may be more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's disease than those with more, according to a new analysis of data from the mid-1990's. High Fruit And Veggie Diet Linked To Lower Risk Of Heart Disease, Death
Researchers have more evidence linking a diet with lots of fruits and vegetables to better health outcomes. The idea that fruits and veggies are good for you isn't new, of course. What's new in this study is that researchers saw a dose-response relationship: Russian Sanctions Threaten Both Europe's Farmers And Policymakers
Pascal Sauvetre, an apple farmer in Poitou-Charentes on France's Atlantic coast, has a headache beyond the usual concerns about weather and tree fungus: Polish apples.
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