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Fiber-Rich Diet May Reduce Lung Disease A diet rich in fiber may not only protect against diabetes and heart disease, it may reduce the risk of developing lung disease, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Read More

Both Vampires, Doctors Want Your Blood Vampires may want your blood for the sake of their longevity, but have you ever wondered why your doctor is also interested in it? Well, unlike the vampire who draws blood for his own benefit, a doctor is interested in your blood for the Read More

Try Herbs and Spices Instead of Salt A single teaspoon of salt has more than the recommended daily allowance of sodium for most adults. That’s bad news if you’re used to using salt to bring out the flavors of food both during cooking and at the table. Of course, the salt shaker Read More