Skin color improves as consumption increases, researchers say By Steven Reinberg THURSDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) — The key to a rosy, healthy-looking complexion may be as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables, researchers say. “We found that within a six-week period, fluctuation in fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with skin-color changes,” said...

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Nitrates in bacon, sausage, lunch meats might worsen airway disease symptoms, researchers say THURSDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) — Eating too much lunch meat, bacon, hot dogs and such could worsen symptoms of airway diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis, a new study suggests. These diseases, which cause inflammation of the lungs that make it...

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Here are healthier suggestions (HealthDay News) — It’s easy to veg out in front of the TV when you’re bored or looking to relax. But there are healthier ways to wind down. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these healthier alternatives to television: Take a stroll to explore nearby scenery. Walk to a friend’s...

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But it’s not clear what this means for humans, researchers say By Randy Dotinga TUESDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) — New research offers potential insight into the connection between cancer, obesity and longevity in humans by showing that genetically modified mice live longer, skinnier and almost cancer-free lives. There are quite a few differences between...

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