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New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

By JONEL ALECCIA
Jan 07, 2026 11:10 am - Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.
Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendations

By Marni Pyke
Jan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

The Associated Press
Jan 05, 2026 1:14 pm - The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

By ALBERT STUMM
Jan 02, 2026 8:30 am - Buyer beware: Healthy grocery buzzwords often cover up an unhealthy amount of sugar. Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers.
Dry January has a profound affect on the body

By Sarah Klein
Jan 02, 2026 8:29 am - If you are considering giving up alcohol this January, you’ll be happy to hear that new research suggests it may bring you health benefits, including better mood and sleep, as well as lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
Patient advocate: Games seniors play may help them stay sharp

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jan 02, 2026 8:27 am - Did you get together over the holidays and play games with your family? It was certainly a good time to do it, and those games may help keep brain synapses firing — especially for seniors.
Keep it simple: Ways to improve your health and wellness in 2026

By DEVI SHASTRI
Jan 02, 2026 8:25 am - The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly. The good news is that the experts mostly say to keep it simple.
Children’s health: Why e-scooters are unsafe for children

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Jan 02, 2026 8:23 am - Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular, showing up on neighborhood streets, sidewalks and bike paths. For many kids, they are an easy way to get around. But doctors say e-scooters are not toys, and they can be dangerous for children and teens.
Ask the doctors: Overuse of curcumin or tumeric can cause GI distress

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jan 02, 2026 8:22 am - Curcumin, found in tumeric, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and possibly antiviral properties. More recently, it has become a go-to in alternative medicine in the U.S. for a number of health conditions. But one problem researchers have bumped into is that, when taken by mouth, curcumin is poorly absorbed by the body.
Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker

By David Ovalle
Jan 01, 2026 4:21 pm - Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively.

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