Healthy diet

Marinating a steak in red wine or beer can cut down the number of cancer-causing agents produced when it is fried or grilled, research suggests.

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If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, both you and your baby need protein, calcium, folate, iron and many other nutrients to help your baby?s body build strong bones, organs and tissues. Eating a healthy diet, based on your doctor?s recommendations before you become pregnant, is ideal. Eating three meals and two snacks daily will keep your blood sugar stable and decrease your …

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Taking vitamin supplements does not protect women against cancer a study has concluded.

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TUESDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) — The type 2 diabetes epidemic that continues to sweep across the United States has left an estimated 24 million Americans struggling with the disease, up more than 3 million people since 2005.

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Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — If you?re pondering a New Year?s resolution to lead a healthier life in 2009, head to the fresh produce stand instead of the vitamin shelf.

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Rising blood sugar appears to be a factor in age-related memory decline, new research shows.

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Title: High Blood Sugar Linked to Memory Loss Category: Health News Created: 12/30/2008 Last Editorial Review: 12/30/2008

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A new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages consumption of only milk or water between meals for children to help decrease the risk of cavities and ensure good oral health.

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For years, at the first sign of the approach of cold season, John Musumeci would break out the zinc and vitamin C tablets. But this year, like many other Americans, he?s decided his money might be better spent elsewhere.

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