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Findings of a Consumer Reports investigation about arsenic and lead levels in apple juice and grape juice have prompted the organization to call for government standards to limit consumers’ exposure ...

Aspartame Known as Equal, Spoonful and most recently as AminoSweet, aspartame or 1-aspartyl 1 phenylalanine methyl ester is an engineered compound with three components: phenylalanine, aspartic acid, and methanol (wood ...

One of the simple ways I keep plastic out of my life and home is by using muslin produce bags and canvas totes at the market. I now have a ...

Mike Partain was startled two years ago when he tracked down nine former male residents of Camp Lejeune, N.C., who shared an exceedingly rare trait. A breast cancer diagnosis. Partain, ...

Hey Dolls! November is here and with Thanksgiving just past us I know we've all been giving thought to all the things we are thankful for. I know that I ...

As a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor at EatingWell Magazine, I know that herbs and spices do more than simply add flavor to food. They let you cut down ...

Newswise — SEATTLE — Surviving the holidays with one’s waistline, bank account and sanity intact can be challenging for everyone, but the season affords specific pitfalls – and opportunities – ...

Giving up your favorite holiday foods? That's just wrong! Still, the holiday season can be daunting. It seems as though no matter where you turn, there's a tempting treat right ...

Minestrone means "big soup" in Italian and there are as many variations as there are cooks.  I've used some of the classic minestrone vegetables, but my friend Elena says don't ...

Most women assume that ovarian cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer. They are surprised when I tell them that uterine cancer – also known as endometrial cancer – is ...

 After hearing about the dangers of everyday chemicals, I came home and looked closely at everything I was using.  I began in my kitchen.  I could not believe how much ...

              Lead is known to brighten colors – and that’s why it was used in paint for many years. But while Congress still fights ...