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Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk

NPR | June 18, 2013 10:52 a.m.

People who upped their red meat intake saw their risk of type 2 diabetes rise by nearly 50 percent.

Sorry, Dr. Oz, Green Coffee Can't Even Slim Down Chubby Mice

NPR | June 17, 2013 10:54 a.m.

A study in animals casts doubts on the weight-loss benefits of green coffee extract.

Za'atar: A Spice Mix With Biblical Roots And Brain Food Reputation

NPR | June 14, 2013 8:27 a.m.

The alluring spice mix has deep roots in the Mideast and an old reputation for its health benefits.

Tender Beef, Without The Pathogens: USDA Proposes Labeling Rules

NPR | June 11, 2013 3:27 p.m.

If you know your cut of meat has been mechanically tenderized, you might want to cook it longer.

Hey, Fellas, Olive Oil And Nuts Tied To Prostate Cancer Survival

NPR | June 10, 2013 3:45 p.m.

A study of 4,500 men with cancer isolated to the prostate finds small diet changes had big benefits.

Asparagus Helps Lower Blood Pressure (At Least In Rats)

NPR | June 08, 2013 5:35 a.m.

In one study, hypertensive rats saw their blood pressure drop after a diet of 5 percent asparagus.

Hold The Hot Dog: National Park Visitors Can Feast On Bison Burgers

NPR | June 07, 2013 5:29 p.m.

The National Park Service is revamping its menus to offer more healthful, local and fancier fare.

The Patient Who Let Us Peek Inside A Brain In 'Present Tense'

NPR | June 06, 2013 2:03 p.m.

Suzanne Corkin's work with Henry Molaison taught us much of what we know about memory.

Feeling A Little Blue May Mask Our Ability To Taste Fat

NPR | June 06, 2013 1 p.m.

It's the latest finding to show how strong emotions can confuse our sense of taste perception.

Can Going Vegetarian Help You Live Longer? Maybe

NPR | June 05, 2013 7:18 a.m.

Study links vegetarian diets to a lower risk of early death but doesn't nail down cause and effect.

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