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A new study finds that white meat may be just as bad as red meat when it comes to cholesterol. New Study Both red and white meat contain saturated fats, which increase levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and increases a person’s risk of heart attacks, st… more »

Less expensive, easier to prepare, ultra processed foods can make you fat, a new study says. New Study People who were limited to a diet of primarily highly processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when their diet mostly consiste… more »

Chemicals used to preserve, package and enhance food can harm children’s health, a leading pediatrician’s group says. Chemicals Alter Normal Development The American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement argues that evidence has linked certain chemic… more »

A new report released on Friday, October 13th, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that almost 40 percent of American adults and nearly 20 percent of adolescents are obese. The highest rates ever recorded for the United States.… more »

New analysis found high concentrations of the chemical known as phthalate in the cheese powder of macaroni and cheese. A Study on Cheese Products A small study evaluated 30 different cheese products which included natural cheese products, as well as p… more »