Allison Aubrey

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FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.

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There's renewed pressure on the FDA to ban synthetic food dye Red No. 3

Monday, October 16, 2023

Last week California became the first state to ban the synthetic food dye. Public health advocates want the dye removed from the food supply nationwide.

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Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids

Monday, October 09, 2023

With diet-related disease on the rise in the U.S., some schools are adding nutrition to the curriculum. Teaching kids to grow and cook fresh produce can influence life-long eating habits.

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Vegetarianism may be in the genes, study finds

Thursday, October 05, 2023

Researchers have identified genes linked to vegetarianism. This may help explain why some people who are motivated to give up meat for ethical, environmental or health reasons, don't always adhere.

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The virus that causes COVID can directly infect plaque cells in the arteries

Thursday, October 05, 2023

A new study sheds light on why some people with pre-existing conditions may be at higher risk of a heart attack or stroke after a serious COVID infection. The good news: Vaccination cuts the risk.

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Vegetarianism may be in your genes

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Eating less meat is good for your health and the environment. Now a new study suggests genes may play a role in people's ability to stick to a strict vegetarian diet.

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Funding for infant nutrition program at risk

Friday, September 29, 2023

Funding for the WIC program, which serves pregnant mothers and young children, is caught in political crosshairs, as the government shutdown and ongoing budget negotiations threaten full funding.

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These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

New evidence shows that people who maintain a range of healthy habits, from good sleep to physical activity to strong social connections, are significantly less likely to experience depression.

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People who adopt healthy habits can reduce risk of depressive episodes, studies say

Monday, September 18, 2023

New science adds to the evidence that having a sense of purpose and a hobby can help boost your spirits — even for people who are prone to depression.

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Popular nasal decongestant doesn't relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

A panel of advisers to the FDA concluded that a common ingredient in cold and allergy medication doesn't actually work. That could lead the agency to pull these products from store shelves.

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7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities

Saturday, September 09, 2023

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these "blue zones."

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Here are some life-enhancing habits from communities where people live the longest

Friday, September 08, 2023

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these 'blue zones.'

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Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health

Monday, September 04, 2023

People with diet-related diseases show health improvements when they're given "prescription" produce. A new study shows reductions in blood sugar and blood pressure, key measures of heart health.

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Fish oil labels are misleading, new study shows

Friday, September 01, 2023

Fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S. A new study finds most fish oil products make misleading health claims on their labels.

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A sesame allergy law has made it harder to avoid the seed. Here's why

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Sesame is now the 9th official allergen. The FDA designation was supposed to protect people with sesame allergies. Instead, it's become harder to avoid, as more bakers add sesame to their products.

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COVID cases are rising this summer. Fall boosters are just around the corner

Monday, August 14, 2023

Hospitalizations are up, as are signs of COVID in waste water. New fall boosters may help, but it's unclear how effective they'll be against the latest variant.

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The weight loss drug Wegovy may do more than help people lose weight

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

New trial results show the weight-loss medication Wegovy can also cut heart attack and stroke risks, according to the drug's maker.

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Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why

Monday, July 31, 2023

Hot summer temperatures can make you anxious and irritable and dull your thinking. Here's what researchers think is going on.

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What happened when a doctor only ate ultra-processed foods for a month

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

As part of NPR's Living Better series, we look at what happened when a doctor decided to swap his healthy diet for one filled with ultra-processed foods for a month.

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An ultra-processed diet made this doctor sick. Now he's studying why

Monday, July 24, 2023

A diet composed of 80% ultra-processed foods led one British doctor to gain weight and feel unwell. Now he's trying to nail down the health effects of this type of diet, which many Americans eat.

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