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Questions are encouraged and I will answer to the best of my ability. If I can’t, I will try to steer you in the right direction. Naturally, I cannot give individual medical advice for personal health issues. I can give you information about medical conditions and the current treatments available.
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A couple of years ago I gave you a recipe for a roasted mushroom base, a sort of vegetable Hamburger Helper that I had learned to make from Scott Samuels, a Culinary Institute of America chef. Chef Samuels combined it with ground beef to make delicious burgers. It has caught on among food service professionals who want to improve the nutritional profile of their offerings. Now they refer to it as, simply, “The Mix,” and they are keeping mushroom growers very busy.
~ Martha Rose Shulman ~
A delicious way to halve the amount of animal protein in a dish.
Mushrooms assure a moist texture and a delicious burger.
Italian Meat Sauce With Half the Meat
This sauce has only a small amount of meat, but still has a rich flavor and a meaty texture.
Beet, Mushroom and Beef Burgers
A beet adds moisture, texture and color to these almost-veggie burgers.
Moussaka With Roasted Mushrooms
A complex, slightly sweet Eastern Mediterranean dish.
FDA Questions Safety of 2 Sunscreen Ingredients
By Alicia Ault, Medscape Medical News
March 2, 2015 — The FDA is proposing to prevent two sunscreen ingredients from entering the U.S. market unless the companies using them in certain products can prove they’re safe and effective.
The agency published its proposal in the Federal Register. The ingredients, ecamsule and enzacamene, were among eight total that the agency has been reviewing for years. Both ingredients protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.
In early January, the FDA said the other six weren’t safe or effective. Ecamsule and enzacamene are the last two in the backlog that it was required to address as part of the Sunscreen Innovation Act, which was signed into law in December.
Long-Term Acetaminophen Use and Health Risks
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
Analysis of research says it’s ‘not a benign drug’ if used long term and in larger doses
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Acetaminophen may not be as safe as previously thought, with larger doses and long-term use linked to increased risk of health problems, a new report contends.
Best known in the United States under the brand name Tylenol, acetaminophen is the most widely used painkiller in the world, the study authors said in background notes.
2nd Hospital Reports Superbug Linked to Endoscopes
WebMD News from HealthDay
March 5, 2015 — Four patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles were sickened by a “superbug” that has been linked to a type of medical scope, the Los Angeles-based hospital said Wednesday.
Just two weeks ago, Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles announced that seven patients were infected with the superbug after undergoing endoscopic procedures. Two died.
FDA Orders Warning Labels on Testosterone Drugs
WebMD News from HealthDay
March 4, 2015 — Testosterone-boosting drugs taken by millions of American men have never been proven to be safe or effective for treating aging-related problems such as low sex drive and fatigue, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
On Tuesday, the agency also said the drugs can increase the risk of heart attack and told manufacturers they must add that caution to the warning labels on the products, the Associated Press reported.
A similar warning about testosterone drugs was issued last summer by Canadian health officials.
These Drugs May Be Linked to Pneumonia Risk
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
But more research is needed before scientists say anticholinergics cause the infection
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Drugs used to treat a wide range of health problems may be associated with an increased risk of pneumonia, a new study suggests.
Anticholinergic medications include those used for conditions such as allergies (for example, Benadryl), overactive bladder (including Ditropan), depression (for example, doxepin) and insomnia (Sominex, etc.).
Statins Linked to Raised Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
Large Finnish study found a nearly 50 percent increase in people taking cholesterol-lowering drugs
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may significantly increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study from Finland suggests.
Researchers found that statins were associated with an almost 50 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even after adjusting for other factors.
Statins appear to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in several ways, the researchers said. One is that the drugs can increase a person’s insulin resistance, and the other is that the cholesterol-lowering drugs seem to impair the ability of the pancreas to secrete insulin, according to the report.
‘Biosimilar’ Drug May Mean Cheaper Patient Options
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
Zarxio approval paves way for less expensive cutting-edge medications, experts say
March 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the nation’s first “biosimilar” drug, a move that could lead to more affordable medications for Americans who take cutting-edge biologic drugs.
This first drug, Zarxio, is considered by the FDA to be a strong stand-in for a cancer drug called Neupogen, which was originally approved in 1991.
Heroin Overdose Deaths Quadrupled Since 2000
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
Lethal poisonings from prescription painkillers down slightly, U.S. report says
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Heroin overdose deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, quadrupling since 2000, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
At the same time, poisoning deaths related to painkiller abuse have leveled off, even dropping slightly in recent years, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Drug for Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Worse Outcomes
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay
But study group taking digoxin may have been sicker overall, cardiologist notes
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Patients who take the heart rhythm drug digoxin may face a nearly 30 percent greater risk of death than patients not taking the drug, a review of prior research suggests.
The analysis also suggests that digoxin may increase the risk for death by 60 to 70 percent among patients with both the heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation and kidney failure.
The findings stem from an in-depth look at 19 studies involving nearly a half million atrial fibrillation patients, many of whom were prescribed digoxin (brand names: Digox, Lanoxin) as a way to rein in irregular heartbeats.
Omega-3s May Stem Further Damage After Heart Attack
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
Survivors who took large, daily dose of prescription-only capsules showed less decline in heart function
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — High doses of omega-3 fatty acids may protect against further damage in heart attack patients, a preliminary study suggests.
The research included 374 heart attack survivors who received standard treatment and took either a 4-gram prescription-only dose of omega-3 fatty acids each day or a placebo. The researchers said that people probably couldn’t get that level of omega-3 fatty acids from diet alone. To illustrate how large a dose that is, the researchers noted that 4 grams of omega-3 fatty acids is the equivalent of eating 8 ounces of salmon.
Close Monitoring of Thyroid Growths Questioned
By Amy Norton, HealthDay
Five-year follow-up shows the overwhelming majority remain harmless
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Harmless growths in the thyroid gland are common, and a new study suggests they don’t need to be monitored as closely as current guidelines recommend.
The thyroid is a gland in the neck that secretes hormones involved in metabolism. According to the American Thyroid Association, by age 60 about half of all people develop a thyroid nodule, an abnormal lump of cells within the gland.
Patients May Not Need Pre-Anesthesia Sedative
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
Experts say trend in U.S. is not to give patients these calming meds before procedure
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A new French study questions the need for giving a sedative to surgical patients to calm them down before anesthesia is administered.
The investigators found that the sedative lorazepam (Ativan) did not improve patients’ experience, and was tied to a lower rate of early mental recovery.
Protein Tied to Alzheimer’s Found in Young Adults
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay
People as young as 20 have amyloid buildup, but researchers aren’t sure what it means
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Brain plaque buildup, long linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, has been identified in the brains of men and women as young as 20, researchers say.
“One thing this means is that the resource, the machinery, for making the clumps of plaque we see among Alzheimer’s patients is already available in young individuals,” said study co-author Changiz Geula, a research professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
This Treatment May Be Option for Plantar Fasciitis
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay
Most patients found relief from foot pain in short study, but longer trials are needed, experts say
March 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — An ultrasound technique is showing early promise as a quick and minimally invasive treatment for the common and painful foot condition known as plantar fasciitis.
The finding is based on a short-term study involving just 65 patients, the researchers noted.
Nerve Treatment Via Nose Promising for Migraines
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay
Therapy reduced pain level by about one-third for up to a month, study found
March 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A procedure that delivers the anesthetic lidocaine (Xylocaine) directly to nerves in the back of the nasal cavity appears to offer significant relief to migraine sufferers, preliminary research indicates.
Early findings suggest that a single outpatient treatment can reduce migraine pain levels by about 35 percent for up to a month after the procedure, according to this small, ongoing study.
Last Ebola Patient in Liberia Released
WebMD News from HealthDay
March 5, 2015 — The last Ebola patient in the West African nation of Liberia was discharged from treatment on Thursday.
While there was a ceremony in the capital city of Monrovia to mark the event, officials warned that Liberia was still weeks away from being declared free of the deadly disease. They noted that there have been recent Ebola flare-ups in neighboring Sierra Leone and Guinea, the two other countries hardest hit by the large outbreak, The New York Times reported.
Seniors Bear Brunt of This Flu Season
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
CDC says 60 percent of hospitalizations, 79 percent of deaths were among those 65 or older
March 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As the flu season continues to wind down, it’s increasingly clear that older Americans have been hit particularly hard, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Not only did record numbers of seniors wind up in the hospital due to the flu, but “this age group also accounts for the majority of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza,” researchers wrote in the March 6 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Typical Adult Over 30 Gets Flu Twice Every Decade
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
Infection hits younger people more often, maybe because they mingle in larger groups, researcher suggests
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Most people dread the flu, and many work hard to avoid it. However, a new British study finds that the typical person over 30 only gets the illness about twice every decade.
“For adults, we found that influenza infection is actually much less common than some people think,” said study senior author Dr. Steven Riley, of Imperial College London.
His team published its findings March 3 in the journal PLoS Biology.
New Study on Hormone Therapy for Hot Flashes
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
But other experts warn it’s too soon to say the treatment is safe
March 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Hormone replacement therapy for women may not be as potentially risky as previously thought, a new Mayo Clinic review contends.
The new study, which evaluated three decades of prior research, concluded that hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause doesn’t increase overall risk of death or the risk of death from heart attack, stroke or cancer.
Breast Cancer Survivors and Thyroid Cancer Risk
By Amy Norton, HealthDay
It’s unclear how the conditions might be connected; experts recommend caution
March 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Women who survive breast cancer may have a higher-than-average risk of developing thyroid cancer in the next several years, a new study suggests.
Looking at government data on over 700,000 U.S. women treated for breast cancer, researchers found that the women had a higher-than-normal risk of developing thyroid cancer — particularly within five years of the breast cancer diagnosis.
Early Onset Hot Flashes and Heart Disease Risk
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
Studies found that the daily frequency of episodes seemed to matter, too
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Women who start having hot flashes at a younger age may be at increased risk for heart disease, according to two studies conducted by the same team of researchers.
One of the studies also found that women who have more frequent hot flashes during a typical day may be at raised heart risk.
Drug May Help Some With Breast Cancer Stay Fertile
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
Standard chemo can end fertility, but adding goserelin helped some survivors go on to conceive, study found
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer chemotherapy can trigger an unfortunate side effect for some patients — early menopause.
But a new study suggests that adding the drug goserelin to chemotherapy cuts the odds of that happening in women with certain early-stage breast cancers.
In Vitro Births Continue to Rise in U.S.
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
Researchers also report drop in number of multiple embryo transfers, twin and triplet birth rates
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — More babies in the United States are being conceived by in vitro fertilization, a new report shows.
Nearly 2,000 more infants were born with the help of this assisted reproductive technology in 2013, compared with 2012, the researchers reported.
Almost 175,000 in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles led to the birth of slightly more than 63,000 babies, compared with just over 165,000 IVF cycles that led to the birth of slightly fewer than 62,000 babies in 2012.
Just How Big Is a Normal Penis?
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
Researchers size up thousands to arrive at averages
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Some good news, guys: A new analysis of penis sizes will help reassure most of you that you’re normal, researchers say.
Many males worry about their penis size, even when there’s no cause for concern. But until now, there has been no formal review of research into penis size and no attempt to develop a system to show the range of sizes of flaccid or erect penises, the researchers said.
The British investigators reviewed 17 published studies that included more than 15,500 men whose penises were measured by health professionals using a standard procedure.
Studies: No Heart Risk From Testosterone Therapy
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
But experts agree more research is needed, especially in light of FDA warning
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Testosterone therapy doesn’t seem to increase a man’s risk of heart attack or stroke, a pair of new studies suggests.
“Testosterone therapy in any form — gel, pills or injections — does not appear to cause adverse cardiovascular effects,” said Dr. Pawan Patel, lead author of one of the studies and an academic physician at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.
1 in 5 Teen Girls Abused While Dating
By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay
National survey finds one in 10 teen boys also experiences dating violence
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Many American teens — both boys and girls — fall prey to physical and sexual abuse while dating, a new survey finds.
Among teens who said they dated, one in five girls and one in 10 boys said they’d been abused at least once during the past year. Most teens who reported physical or sexual abuse experienced more than one incident of abuse, according to the study.
Victims — some of whom could also be perpetrators — were at higher risk of problems such as suicidal behavior, bullying, risky sexual behavior and substance use, the researchers found.
Doctors Often Yield to Parents, Delay Vaccines
By Amy Norton, HealthDay
But most believe it puts children at risk, study finds
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Doctors commonly get requests from parents to delay young children’s vaccinations — and despite their better judgment, they often give in, a new U.S. study finds.
In a national survey of pediatricians and family doctors, researchers found that 93 percent said they handled such requests in a typical month. One-fifth said that at least 10 percent of parents they see want to postpone some vaccinations.
And while most doctors believe that veering from the recommended vaccine schedule is risky, they often agree to parents’ wishes.
Early Child Pneumonia Tied to Higher Asthma Odds
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay
Lung problems before age 3 may have enduring impact, study says
March 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children who contract pneumonia during the first three years of life appear to face a higher risk of developing asthma, new research suggests.
These findings raise concern that early childhood respiratory problems may have an enduring and negative impact on growing lungs.
Painkiller-Addicted Babies a Growing U.S. Concern
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
Newborns suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome go through a difficult withdrawal
March 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Doctors in the United States are seeing more infants born addicted to narcotic painkillers — a problem highlighted by a new Florida-based report.
These infants experience what’s called neonatal abstinence syndrome as they undergo withdrawal from the addictive drugs their mothers took during pregnancy. Most often these are narcotic painkillers, such as oxycodone, morphine or hydrocodone, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Since 1995, the number of such newborns jumped 10-fold in Florida while tripling nationwide, the researchers said.
Decrease in Air Pollution, Healthier Lungs in Kids
By Amy Norton, HealthDay
Long-term Los Angeles-area study finds kids’ lungs develop better with less smog
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children in southern California may be breathing easier these days compared with the 1990s, thanks to a big reduction in air pollution, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that as air quality improved in five Los Angeles-area communities over two decades, so did children’s lung developm
About 7 Percent of Kids Worldwide Have ADHD
By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay
But some question accuracy of estimate
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — About 7 percent of children worldwide have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research concludes.
This estimate — which differs significantly from other recent appraisals — is based on data from 175 prior studies conducted over nearly four decades.
Very Obese Kids: Higher Heart Risks Than Thought
By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay
Study found half had high blood pressure, half had high cholesterol and 15 percent were diabetic
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Extremely obese children — such as those at least 100 pounds overweight — are in deeper trouble in terms of heart disease risks than doctors have thought, new research suggests.
In the study, about half the children suffered from high blood pressure, and almost 15 percent were diabetic. Seventy-five percent had high levels of a protein that’s linked to heart disease.
Antipsychotics and Seniors With Dementia
WebMD News from HealthDay
March 2, 2015 — Antipsychotic drugs are being overused by seniors with dementia and Medicare needs to take immediate action to cut back on unnecessary prescriptions, U.S. government investigators say.
Doctors will prescribe antipsychotic drugs for dementia patients with disruptive behaviors such as yelling, screaming and hitting. Such prescriptions are common in nursing homes with too few staff, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a report to be released Monday, The New York Times said.
Gout’s Silver Lining: A Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s?
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay
Study found people with the arthritic ailment had lower odds for dementia, but more research is needed
March 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The painful and often debilitating arthritic condition known as gout may offer patients an unexpected bonus: a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study finds that gout — or the high uric acid level that drives the inflammatory condition — may shield against the dementia.
Many Households Have Someone With Failing Memory
By Tara Haelle, HealthDay
About half of those with recall issues say they interfere with daily life
March 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As many as one in eight U.S. households may have an adult with worsening memory loss or confusion, a new survey shows.
These symptoms suggest a potential risk of developing more serious memory and thinking problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease, the survey authors said.
Heart Valve Surgery and Mental Health Symptoms
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
Researchers find procedure leads to reduced depression and anxiety
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People with a serious heart valve defect have less depression and anxiety after they undergo surgery to repair the problem, a new study finds.
The research included people with severe mitral regurgitation, which occurs when the heart’s mitral valve doesn’t close tightly and blood flows backward into the heart. Past research has shown that one-quarter of patients with this defect have elevated levels of anxiety and depression, according to the researchers.
Love Coffee? Your Heart May, Too
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
Three to five cups daily appeared to lower risk of clogged arteries, study says
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of developing clogged arteries, which in turn might reduce the risk for heart attack, a new study suggests.
“We found that drinking three to five cups a day was associated with less calcium build-up in the arteries,” said researcher Dr. Eliseo Guallar, a professor from the department of epidemiology and medicine at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore.
Nuts May Lengthen Your Life, Study Suggests
By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay
It hints, but doesn’t prove, they might reduce risk of death from heart disease, other causes
March 2, 2015 (HealthDay) — Eating nuts, including peanuts and peanut butter, may help you live longer, a new study suggests.
Researchers looked at the diets of more than 200,000 people in both the United States and China, and found nut consumption was linked with a lower risk of premature death from heart disease and other causes.
Mediterranean Diet May Cut Heart Risks
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay
People who followed it closely were 47 percent less likely to develop disease
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Closely following the Mediterranean diet can significantly lower your risk of heart disease, another study suggests.
The study included more than 2,500 Greek adults, aged 18 to 89, whose diets and health were tracked for 10 years. Nearly 20 percent of men and 12 percent of women in the study developed or died from heart disease.
People who most closely followed a Mediterranean diet were 47 percent less likely to develop heart disease than those who did not closely follow the diet. The researchers also found that sticking to a Mediterranean diet was more protective against heart disease than physical activity.
Nuts, Fat, Added Sugars: New Research
By Kathleen Doheny, WebMD News
March 6, 2015 — Whether you’re young or old, it’s a good idea to cut back on fat and added sugars and eat more nuts. That’s according to three new studies, which say those habits may help you stay healthy, and lose pounds or maintain your weight. The studies were presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society.
For starters, teens who eat a modest amount of nuts daily have a lower risk of getting metabolic syndrome, says researcher Roy Kim, MD, MPH. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions, such as high blood pressure and high blood sugar, that raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Gut Germs and Success of Weight Loss Surgery
By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay
Study found having certain microbes may lead to fewer pounds shed
March 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — How many pounds someone loses after weight-loss surgery is linked to the types of germs they have in their gut, new research suggests.
The study found that higher levels of certain microbes — specifically those that produce methane — may translate to slightly less weight loss. These germs are known as methanogens.
“Our new study suggests that gastrointestinal colonization with methanogens makes it harder to lose weight after bariatric surgery,” lead investigator Dr. Ruchi Mathur said in an Endocrine Society news release.
Losing Half Hour of Sleep Linked to Weight Gain
By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay
And that sleep shortage may have implications for diabetes, study says
March 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Think twice the next time you don’t get as much sleep as you need: A new study suggests that missing just 30 minutes of shuteye during weeknights could boost your weight and disrupt your metabolism.
Many people skimp on sleep during the week and try to make up for it on the weekend, wrote study author Shahrad Taheri, a professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in Doha, Qatar. But weekday sleep debt may lead to long-term metabolic disruption, which may promote or exacerbate type 2 diabetes.
Veggie-Rich Diets May Mean Lower Heart Risks
By Amy Norton, HealthDay
Study found people who ate more plant foods than animal products less likely to die from heart disease
March 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People who eat more plant foods than animal products may lower their risk of dying from heart disease or a stroke, a new large study suggests.
Researchers found that among more than 450,000 European adults, those whose diets were about 70 percent plant-based — meaning whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruit and nuts — had a relatively lower risk of dying from heart disease.
Their odds were 20 percent lower, compared with people whose diets were over 50 percent meat, dairy, eggs and fish.
Fit Body at 40 May Keep Brain Bright at 60
By Maureen Salamon, HealthDay
Tests show higher midlife fitness levels tied to greater brain volume, function decades later
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People who are fit in their 40s seem to retain more brain volume two decades later and also perform better on decision-making tests, new research suggests.
The analysis of more than 1,200 participants who were tracked for more than 20 years showed that those with lower fitness levels at midlife had smaller brain volumes in their 60s — a sign of accelerated brain aging.
Stress May Undermine Heart Benefits of Exercise
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
Study found teens who lacked coping skills faced raised heart risks that physical fitness did not counter
March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Teens who have trouble coping with stress may face an increased risk for future heart trouble that even exercise can’t erase, a new study suggests.
“It looks like the inability to cope well with stress contributes to the risk of heart disease,” said lead researcher Scott Montgomery, a professor of epidemiology at Orebro University in Sweden.
Montgomery said what he found “striking” was that physical fitness did not protect teens with poor stress-coping skills from developing heart disease later in life.
Fried Foods Tied to Raised Heart Failure Risk
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay
Eaten regularly, they might boost chances as much as 68 percent, study finds
March 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The more fried food you eat, the greater your risk for heart failure, a new study says.
“This study suggests that it might be wise to reduce the frequency and quantity of fried foods consumed weekly in order to prevent heart failure and other chronic conditions,” said lead researcher Dr. Luc Djousse, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.
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