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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only • A drop in hemoglobin increases the risk of complications and death for those with heart failure. • Women who eat breakfast , especially those who eat cereal, are less likely to be overweight than women who don’t. • Women who eat the most soy foods have the lowest risk of fracture, especially in the first 10 years after menopause.

Funky Fuze Beverages Mostly Fizzle

Subscribers Only "Vitamins never tasted so good,” boasts Fuze Healthy Infuzions , one of the latest New-Age beverages designed to appeal to people looking for something that will do more than quench their thirst. But do they?

Your Eating Style Can Predict Weight Gain

Subscribers Only What’s your eating style? That was the question a group of California researchers asked more than 1,100 people. They found that the risk for being overweight or obese was linked to styles of eating, such as "emotional eating," choosing fast food over fresh food and eating while working.

Hidden Benefits of “Real” Walking Trump the Trusty Treadmill

Subscribers Only Q . I’m thinking about buying a treadmill, but is “real” walking better? A . It depends on your needs. You may be tempted to plunk down a thousand dollars on a treadmill, but before you do, read on to find out what to expect. The last thing you need is an expensive laundry rack.

Low Thyroid Got You Down? How It Happens, What to Do

Subscribers Only Q . My doctor says I have an underactive thyroid. Is my diet to blame? A . No. It’s not likely that anything in your diet caused your condition. An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is actually quite common.

Are You Ready for Tattooed Foods?

Subscribers Only You may soon be able to say bye-bye to those ubiquitous labels stuck to fruits and vegetables. Now there’s a less aggravating alternative—laser-coding technology. It literally tattoos the outer skin of fruits and vegetables.

Nutty “Rice” That’s Wildly Rich in Nutrients

Subscribers Only Wild rice isn’t actually a rice at all, but the seeds of a long-grain marsh grass. It is high in protein, a super source of manganese, and provides many of the same nutrients found in whole grains, such as fiber, copper, magnesium and zinc, plus the B vitamins niacin, B6 and folate.

Packaged Side Dishes Can Relieve Turkey Day Stress

Subscribers Only Preparing Thanksgiving dinner from soup to nuts is a daunting task. Still, you’d like a traditional dinner…just not the traditional workload. Here’s how to choose frozen or packaged side dishes for your holiday meal, while still maintaining Thanksgiving traditions.

Love That Cookware….But Is It Safe? EN Investigates

Subscribers Only Today’s pots, pans and bakeware may have revolutionized the way we cook, but their safety is increasingly under scrutiny. EN explores the latest on cooking with aluminum, cast iron, ceramic, copper, silicon and Teflon .

Five Easy Pieces: EN’s Top Foods to Eat to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Subscribers Only Heart disease stubbornly remains the number one killer in the U.S. for both men and women. How can you avoid being another statistic? Although part of your risk for heart disease is unalterably embedded in your genes, some factors like diet can be changed to push the odds in your favor. (Part 1 of a two-part series)

Post-Vioxx: Managing Arthritis With Diet, Exercise, Supplements

Subscribers Only Now that some of the most popular arthritis drugs have been either banned ( Vioxx , Bextra ) or are under scrutiny ( Celebrex ) because of potentially deadly side effects, people who suffer from arthritis are looking for nonprescription alternatives to manage their pain. Here’s the latest.

Fruits, Vegetables Fight Pancreatic Cancer

Subscribers Only The more fruits and vegetables you include in your diet, the lower your risk of developing cancer of the pancreas, concluded researchers from the University of California at San Francisco.