Get Healthy!

Results for search "Food &, Nutrition: Misc.".

09 Jul

Cutting Meat Consumption Could Lower Diabetes Rate in US

A new study finds eating less meat – both processed and unprocessed -- could significantly lower diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer rates in the US.

Health News Results - 396

31 Oct
Halloween Candy: Don't Get Spooked by All That Sugar

Halloween Candy: Don't Get Spooked by All That Sugar

Sugar overload is a real danger on Halloween, as piles of candy prove a powerful temptation to both Trick-or-Treaters and the folks handing out the goodies.

Too many sweet treats can instigate a blood sugar spike followed by a hard crash, causing folks to become irritabl...

31 Oct
Check Your Cabinet: Some COVID Test Expiration Dates Have Been Extended, FDA Says

Check Your Cabinet: Some COVID Test Expiration Dates Have Been Extended, FDA Says

Don’t automatically throw out that old COVID-19 at-home test you just came across in your medicine cabinet.

It might still be good, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...

23 Oct
Cutting Back on Carbs Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

Cutting Back on Carbs Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is caused in part by the failure of pancreatic beta cells to respond as they should to blood sugar.

Now, new research suggests that switching to a low-carbohydrate diet might correct that beta cell dysfunction, boosting patients' health.

"People wit...

21 Oct
Healthy Eating May Keep 'Low Grade' Prostate Cancers in Check

Healthy Eating May Keep 'Low Grade' Prostate Cancers in Check

A healthy diet can help keep prostate cancer in check, a new study finds.

The better a man eats, the less likely his low-grade prostate cancer will progress to a more dangerous state...

21 Oct
Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food

Most Pregnant Women Exposed to 'Hormone-Disrupting' Chemical in Food

Studies in mice have shown that the fungal toxin zearalenone can mimic estrogen, and it might hamper reproduction.

It's not yet clear if the "mycoestrogen" compound can do the same in women. However, a new study finds that nearly all pregnant women ingest

18 Oct
Love Bread & Pasta? Humans' Hunger for Carbs Has Ancient Roots

Love Bread & Pasta? Humans' Hunger for Carbs Has Ancient Roots

Folks who struggle to reduce their carb intake might be able to blame ancient DNA still lurking in humans, a new study suggests.

Humans carry multiple copies of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1), which helps begin breaking down starch in the mouth -- the first step in dig...

03 Oct
Antibodies in Mom's Breast Milk Are Protecting Babies

Antibodies in Mom's Breast Milk Are Protecting Babies

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Moms-to-be have long known about breast milk's multiple benefits. Now, a global study confirms that antibodies passed from to baby i...

01 Oct
California Bans 6 Artificial Dyes in Foods Served at Public Schools

California Bans 6 Artificial Dyes in Foods Served at Public Schools

A new law just passed in California makes it the first state to tell public schools they may no longer serve foods that contain six artificial dyes linked to health and behavior problems among children.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the&n...

27 Sep
Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates

Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates

If you think it isn't important to start breastfeeding your newborn while still in the hospital, think again.

New research shows that infants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization right after birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in ear...

26 Sep
Most Pregnant Women Will Become Iron Deficient, Study Finds

Most Pregnant Women Will Become Iron Deficient, Study Finds

Four out of five pregnant women will become deficient in an essential nutrient, iron, by their third trimester, a new study finds.

The researchers and other experts are now advocating that iron levels be routinely checked during a pregnancy for the safety of a mother and...

17 Sep
Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging

Many Toxic Chemicals Leach Into Human Bodies From Food Packaging

That plastic wrap you find around the food you eat is far from benign: A new study shows that more than 3,600 chemicals leach into food during the packaging process.

Of that number, 79 chemicals are known to cause cancer, genetic mutations, and endocrine and reprodu...

20 Jun
Looking for Weight Loss? Go Nuts

Looking for Weight Loss? Go Nuts

Folks dieting to drop pounds should consider eating a fistful of nuts here and there, a new review suggests.

People who ate 1.5 to 3 ounces of almonds, peanuts, pistachios or walnuts daily as part of a calorie-cutting

18 Jun
Average American's Diet Improved Only Slightly Over Past 20 Years

Average American's Diet Improved Only Slightly Over Past 20 Years

 The average American diet has only improved modestly over the past two decades, despite tons of research tying unhealthy food to obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds....

13 Jun
As Women Gain More Equality, Men Eat More Meat

As Women Gain More Equality, Men Eat More Meat

In countries where gender equality is becoming more of a reality, men's meat consumption tends to rise relative to women's, a new study shows.

The phenomenon was seen mainly in richer countries in North America and Europe, and was not seen at all in large but less afflue...

10 Jun
What Is the Planetary Health Diet, and Can It Extend Your Life?

What Is the Planetary Health Diet, and Can It Extend Your Life?

A plant-based eating regimen designed to save the Earth also saves people's lives, a large study confirms.

"Shifting how we eat can help slow the process of climate change," said corresponding author Dr. W...

05 Jun
Few Heart Attack Survivors Get Expert Advice on Diet

Few Heart Attack Survivors Get Expert Advice on Diet

Less than one-quarter of people who survive serious heart conditions receive the dietary counseling needed to protect their future health, a new study finds.

Only about 23% of people treated for major illnesses like

19 May
Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?

Does It Matter What You Eat or Drink Before Bed?

If you suddenly find yourself craving food or drink right before you head to bed, one expert suggests you steer clear of big meals and caffeine.

"From a sleep standpoint, you shouldn't eat a big meal at 8 p.m. if you plan to go to bed at 9 p.m. If you are sensitive to ca...

13 May
Could Having 'Skinny' Fat Cells Encourage Weight Gain?

Could Having 'Skinny' Fat Cells Encourage Weight Gain?

"Skinny"fat cells might actually make it harder to lose weight and easier to pack on extra pounds, a new study says.

Researchers say it's possible to predict if someone's going to gain weight based solely on the size of their fat cells.

People with large fat cells ...

09 May
More Data Suggests 'Ultraprocessed' Foods Can Shorten Your Life

More Data Suggests 'Ultraprocessed' Foods Can Shorten Your Life

People who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a slightly higher risk of premature death than those who mostly shun the industrially produced eats, a new 30-year study says.

Those who ate the most ...

09 May
How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?

How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?

New mothers who like to smoke marijuana might wind up exposing their babies to THC through their own breast milk, a new study says.

THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis, dissolves in the fats contained in human milk, researchers found.

Mother's milk produced ...

03 May
Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients

Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients

Advanced liver cirrhosis can push levels of ammonia in the blood to hazardous levels, but skipping meat at mealtime can help reverse that, new research shows.

"It was exciting to see that even small changes in your diet, like having one meal without meat once in a while,...

02 May
Day Care Pick-Up Often Involves Sugary Snacks, Study Finds

Day Care Pick-Up Often Involves Sugary Snacks, Study Finds

Giving your kid a drink, snack or small bag of fast food on the way home from day care might distract them during a busy commute, but it's not doing their

25 Apr
New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt

New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt

School lunches will soon contain less added sugars and salt under new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.

"We all share the goal of helping children reach their full potential,"Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a

25 Apr
Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?

Emulsifier Chemicals Are Everywhere in Foods. Could They Raise Diabetes Risk?

Emulsifiers -- substances that are essential ingredients in processed foods -- appear to increase people's risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

<...

22 Apr
Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll

Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll

Parents too often wave the white flag when it comes to young picky eaters, a new survey finds.

Three out of five parents say they're willing to play personal chef and cobble up a separate meal for a child who balks at the family dinner, according to a national poll from ...

19 Apr
Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss: Study

Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss: Study

A head-to-head trial of obese, pre-diabetic people who ate the same amount of daily calories -- with one group following a fasting schedule and the other eating freely -- found no difference in weight loss or other health indicators.

So, despite the fact that fasting die...

17 Apr
Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors

Why Healthy Eating Is Key for Breast Cancer Survivors

Eating healthy can lower the risk of heart disease in breast cancer survivors, a new study has found.

Heart disease is a top cause of death in women who've survived

12 Apr
Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds

Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds

Cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' made news this week, with the Biden Administration vowing to cut levels in the nation's tap water.

02 Apr
Most Folks With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt

Most Folks With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt

Cutting back on sodium is crucial to treating heart disease, but most heart patients aren't able to limit their salt intake, a new study finds.

On average, people with heart disease consume more than double the daily recommended amount of salt, researchers report.

...

27 Mar
Could Deep Frying Foods Harm the Brain? Rat Study Suggests It Might

Could Deep Frying Foods Harm the Brain? Rat Study Suggests It Might

Fried foods not only wreck the waistline, but they could also be harming the brain, a new study of lab rats suggests.

Fed chow that was fried in sesame or sunflower oil, the rodents developed liver and colon problems that wound up affecting their brain health, researcher...

25 Mar
Survey Finds Americans Conflicted About Plant-Based Diets

Survey Finds Americans Conflicted About Plant-Based Diets

Most folks know they'd be healthier if they ate more plant-based foods, but only a quarter are willing to follow through and do it, a new study shows.

Surveys reveal that Ameri...

21 Mar
Yes, You Should Clean That Water Bottle, and Here's How

Yes, You Should Clean That Water Bottle, and Here's How

Does your water bottle only get washed once or twice a week -- or even less?

Time to switch things up: Even a day or two without washing can encourage the growth of unhealthy germs in the average water bottle, one expert said. 

And, "yes, you could get sick," ...

20 Mar
Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Boys who drink lots of sugary soda and fruit juice could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study ...

18 Mar
Household Foods Get Less Healthy as Babies Age Into Toddlers

Household Foods Get Less Healthy as Babies Age Into Toddlers

Over the first few years of a child's life, foods found in a family's fridge and cupboards tends to get less healthy, new research shows.

"We found significant changes in several food categories over time," said study lead author

15 Mar
Eating Healthy Slows 'Aging Clock,' Helping to Shield Your Brain From Dementia

Eating Healthy Slows 'Aging Clock,' Helping to Shield Your Brain From Dementia

Scientists have long noticed that folks who eat healthy have healthier brains as they age, including lowered odds for dementia.

Now, researchers believe they know why: Regimens lik...

08 Mar
Look to Your Parents for Your Odds of Obesity: Study

Look to Your Parents for Your Odds of Obesity: Study

Folks worried about becoming flabby in middle age should check out what their parents looked like when they were that age, a new study says.

People are six times more likely to become obese in middle age if both their parents were chubby during that time of their lives, ...

07 Mar
Could a Meal With Refined Carbs Make You Less Attractive?

Could a Meal With Refined Carbs Make You Less Attractive?

Put down that donut and lay off the pasta: New research finds you're less sexy after gorging on refined carbs.

French researchers presented heterosexual adults with photos of an opposite-sex person who two hours earlier had eaten a breakfast rich in refined carbohydrates...

05 Mar
Sugary or Diet Sodas Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib

Sugary or Diet Sodas Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib

Sipping sodas"sugary or diet"seems to slightly increase a person's risk of developing a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm, a new study shows.

Folks had a 20% greater risk of atrial fibrillation if they drank two liters or more of artificially sweetened bevera...

01 Mar
Breastfeeding 101: Tips for New Moms

Breastfeeding 101: Tips for New Moms

There's a host of studies supporting the numerous ways breastfeeding helps baby's development -- and the health of mothers, too. 

However, too many women are hesitant to start breastfeeding or stick with it if they do, according to

01 Mar
Over 1 Billion People Are Now Obese Worldwide

Over 1 Billion People Are Now Obese Worldwide

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- More than 1 billion adults and children around the world are now obese, a new global analysis estimates.

Nearly 880 million adults now are living with obesity, as well as 159 million children, according to the report published Fe...

01 Mar
Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens

Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens

Vaping and skipped meals appear to be the main causes of frequent headaches among teens, a new study says.

Teens who ate breakfast and dinner with their family had a lower risk of frequent headaches than those who regularly missed meals, researchers report Feb. 28 in the...

29 Feb
'Ultra-Processed' Foods Harm Your Health in More Than 30 Different Ways

'Ultra-Processed' Foods Harm Your Health in More Than 30 Different Ways

Ultra-processed foods can cause dozens of terrible health problems among people who eat them too often, a new review warns.

Researchers linked diets high in ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of 32 separate illnesses. In particular, these foods are strongly tied ...

28 Feb
Say Goodbye to PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging: FDA

Say Goodbye to PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging: FDA

PFAS "forever" chemicals, increasingly linked to health risks, will no longer be added to food packaging handled by American consumers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.

"Grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances [P...

27 Feb
Fast-Food Outlets, Bars Aren't Great Neighbors for Your Heart

Fast-Food Outlets, Bars Aren't Great Neighbors for Your Heart

Living close to a pub, bar or fast-food restaurant doesn't do your heart any favors, a new study finds.

Folks who live in close proximity to such establishments have a higher risk of heart failure, compared to those who live farther away, researchers report in the Feb. 2...

26 Feb
Junk Food Ups Colon Cancer Risk, But Most Americans Don't Know It

Junk Food Ups Colon Cancer Risk, But Most Americans Don't Know It

Junk food increases people's risk of colon cancer, as well as alcohol, lack of exercise and obesity.

Unfortunately, many Americans don't know about these risk factors for colon cancer, a new survey has found.

Colon and rectal cancers have been rising in people unde...

21 Feb
Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971

Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971

Mercury levels in tuna haven't changed since 1971, despite efforts to reduce emissions of the toxic metal into the environment, researchers report.

Their analysis of nearly 3,000 tuna samples caught in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans between 1971 and 2022 reveale...

21 Feb
Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study

Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study

A person's diet can influence their risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study says.

Those who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer sleep apnea, according to findings published Feb. 20 in the journal ...

13 Feb
Salt Substitutes Help Prevent High Blood Pressure

Salt Substitutes Help Prevent High Blood Pressure

Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce high blood pressure in older adults, a new study has found.

Older adults who use a salt substitute are 40% less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those who use regular salt, according to findings pu...

12 Feb
You Probably Can't 'Exercise Away' the Calories in Sodas: Study

You Probably Can't 'Exercise Away' the Calories in Sodas: Study

Don't expect to sweat away the heart risks posed by sugary sodas and drinks, a new study warns.

Canadian researchers found that even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity protects against cardiovascular disease, it's not enough to counter the adverse...

05 Feb
Healthy Living Builds 'Cognitive Reserve' in Brain That May Prevent Dementia

Healthy Living Builds 'Cognitive Reserve' in Brain That May Prevent Dementia

New research suggests healthy lifestyles can help stave off dementia, perhaps by building a resilient 'cognitive reserve' in the aging brain.

The study was based on the brain autopsies on 586 people who lived to an average of almost 91. Researchers compared each person's...

Show All Health News Results

Our commitment to patient care and health is priority one here at Miller Pharmacy.

We believe in the value of providing personalized service and quality products.


Miller Pharmacy
213 Delores Street, Colquitt, GA 39837
(229) 758-4836 - (229) 758-5351
visa mastercard amex discover house giftcard