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'One in Seven Americans Rely on Food Banks for weekly food: Study

One in seven Americans - 46 million people - rely on food pantries and meal service programs to feed themselves and their families, the study found.

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'Eating instant noodles may cause heart disease, stroke and diabetes

It's one of the most common foods among college students who are pinching pennies while they get through their studies, but just how healthy are instant noodles? Ramen may increase people's risk of metabolic changes linked to heart disease and stroke, new research finds.
'Too little salt is unhealthy, New study finds

It's been recommended that too much sodium intake is bad for our health, but now a new study found that people who eat the least salt may be hurting their hearts.
'Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets recalled, may contain plastic

A Georgia-based meat company is recalling over 15,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets after reports surfaced that consumers found small pieces of plastic in the meat, according to a press release from the FSIS.
'Heart disease risk factors huger for women, African Americans

Chronic diseases that can increase a person's risk of heart attack or stroke have a greater impact on women and blacks, according to a new population-based study.
'Coffee may help prevent Tinnitus, a ringing sound in your ears: Study

Coffee drinkers have another reason to reason and drink up. A new study found that coffee may be good for your ears.
'Low levels of vitamin D may increase risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's

Older people who are Vitamin D deficient are at a substantially increased risk of developing dementia, a study in the journal Neurology has found.
'How to find out if a person is a narcissist or not

Are you curious as to whether one of your friends, family members or colleagues is a narcissist? The easiest way to find out is to just simply ask them.
'FDA to review 'added sugar' label

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that from this week it will start the review of thousands of public comments on proposed new labeling regulations that would require food makers to specify how much sugar they are adding to products.
'Wawona Packing expands fruit recall

A warning has been sent out to all shopper who recently purchased California nectarines, peaches, plums or pluots lately, even the organic kind.
'North Dakota State Fair pigs test positive for swine flu strain

Three pigs which were exhibited at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot last month have all tested positive for a strain of swine flu but it does not appear that the illness has spread to people.
'Cheesecake Factory is serving up unhealthy meal options: CSPI

The Cheesecake Factory is serving up the unhealthiest food in America, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
'Drinking soda damages a rats brain, study suggests damage may also occur in humans

A new small study in rats found that drinking sugary beverages may result in memory issues down the line.
'Scandal-ridden food manufacturer suspends factory operations

Following a food scandal in China involving expired meat used to produce fast-food products, the American company that owns the plant where the actions were documented said Monday that it was suspending the factory's operations.
'Job loss increases death risk while recession doesn't: Study

Being unemployed increases your risk of death, but recessions lower it, according to new research.