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What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier
By: Yuki Noguchi | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — I was born and raised in the American Midwest, but love visiting my parents’ homeland in Japan. Central to every trip there is always the food:… Read More
Colorectal cancer is rising among Gen X, Y & Z. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — If you think you’re too young to get colorectal cancer, consider this: About 20,000 people in the U.S. under the age of 50 will be diagnosed this… Read More
Bad Diets Are Responsible For More Deaths Than Smoking, Global Study Finds
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world.
Cholesterol Redux: As Eggs Make A Comeback, New Questions About Health Risks
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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A study found consuming two eggs per day was linked to a 27 percent higher risk of developing heart disease. The finding reopens the debate about the potential risks of too much dietary cholesterol.
Diet Hit A Snag? Your Gut Bacteria May Be Partly To Blame
By: Allison Aubrey | NPR
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Scientists are learning more about how our gut microbes may influence dieting. A small new study finds successful dieters have a different mix of bacteria than less-successful dieters.