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The possible health benefits of coffee have been percolating in the news for years: Coffee can lower your risk for diabetes, coffee may protect against disease and even some cancers, etc. More recently, headlines claim that coffee can extend your life or reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Good news, coffee lovers. The claim is mostly true.

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Researchers found that people who consumed high amounts of vitamins A, C, and E, either as supplements or through food, were 47 percent less likely to develop glaucoma.

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The number of Americans with cardiovascular disease who are food insecure – having limited or uncertain access to adequate food – has more than doubled over the last 20 years, a national study finds. Adults with cardiovascular disease were more than two times likely to be food insecure than those without the cardiovascular disease.

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The White House’s newly released National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health report includes recommendations from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

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Nutrition and health experts from around the world will explore the latest advances in medical nutrition therapy, health care technology and access to nutrition services at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 2022 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®, October 8 to 11, at the Orlando Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

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Three-quarters of people over age 50 in the United States say the rising cost of groceries has affected them somewhat or a lot, and nearly a third say they’re eating less healthily because of increased food costs, according to new poll findings. But some groups were hit much harder.

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As the White House prepares for the first conference on hunger, nutrition and health in more than 50 years, public health officials point out that providing access to safe potable drinking water must be part of the national conversation. Low income and minority populations in the US are less likely to drink plain water and also have negative perceptions about tap water, which has been associated with consuming high sugar beverages. This can lead to health issues ranging from cavities to having a higher Body Mass Index and risks factors for diabetes.

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Low-income seniors were seven times more likely to visit a food pantry in the year after becoming eligible for Medicare, resulting in improved food security, according to a new study from UT Southwestern.

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A carbohydrate commonly found attached to plant proteins is a food source for the bacteria in our gut, new research suggests.

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IAFNS-supported study shows that popular restriction diets do not measure up in terms of overall diet quality without substitutions that reduce sugar, sodium, saturated fat and refined grains.

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A Cornell University researcher and colleagues have developed a series of free, evidence-informed apps for preschool-aged children to encourage healthy eating behaviors and exercise.

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Cálculos renais podem causar dores lancinantes e estão relacionados à doença renal crônica, osteoporose e doença cardiovascular. Pessoas que tiveram cálculo renal uma vez têm 30 por cento de chance de ter outra incidência dentro de cinco anos. Incluir alimentos ricos em cálcio e potássio pode prevenir cálculos renais recorrentes, conforme descoberto pelo estudo da Mayo Clinic.

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肾结石可导致剧烈疼痛，并与慢性肾病、骨质疏松症和心血管疾病相关。对于曾患过肾结石的人来说，在五年内复发的几率为30%。妙佑医疗国际(Mayo Clinic) 的研究发现，食用富含钙和钾的食物可预防肾结石复发。

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Los cálculos renales pueden causar un dolor insoportable y se los asocia con la enfermedad renal crónica, la osteoporosis y la enfermedad cardiovascular. Las personas que tuvieron un cálculo renal por primera vez tienen un 30 por ciento de probabilidades de presentar otro en un periodo de cinco años. Según un estudio de Mayo Clinic incluir alimentos con alto contenido de calcio y potasio puede prevenir la recurrencia de los cálculos renales.

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Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have made a breakthrough -- discovering new, natural sweeteners in citrus for the first time.