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Seven Ways to Make Thanksgiving Healthier
It's here — that one day of the year when the whole point is to eat all manner of tasty comfort food with abandon. But is it possible to have a healthy Thanksgiving that's both enjoyable and delicious?
Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats
You may want to take a break from the cold cuts for a while — at least until health officials determine the exact source of a Listeria outbreak tied to deli meats.
Obesity on the Rise in the US
New research findings suggest that obesity is still increasing among adults in the United States. That comes with a lot of potential health problems — and one of them involves COVID-19.
How to Eat Healthy During COVID-19
As the world spends more time indoors and isolated from other people and our daily activities, you may find yourself tempted to eat everything in sight. But you can stay healthy during this pandemic.
Raw Milk a No-Go
There's a lot of information about the supposed health benefits of drinking raw milk circulating on the internet. But is raw milk safe?
Helping Your Gut After You Gobble, Gobble, Gobble
Breaking bread together is a natural way to celebrate, but there's no reason it has to spoil the holiday. Eating mindfully and seeking the right treatment when your digestion is distressed can help anyone better digest Thanksgiving.
Supplements for Mental Health?
Can a nutritional supplement help manage depression symptoms? New research suggests that it's possible.
The ABCs of Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are substances that play important roles in the body's processes, such as metabolism, immunity and digestion. They ensure healthy cell growth, function, and development and are vital to good health.
Summer Food Safety
Summer is the season of grilling and eating outdoors. Take these seven steps to keep food poisoning from putting a damper on you summer plans.
Grill Safely This Summer
Summer is the season of grilling. It's also the season when grill fires peak.