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fiber

Lentils: The forgotten legumes

Beans' little cousins pack in flavor and nutrients.

Diet, supplements for knee pain

Do fiber or chondroitin ease arthritis?

Freedom from troublesome incontinence

Embarrassment should not keep patients from using new treatments that can win the battle against fecal incontinence.

Want wholesome health? Go for whole grains

Unprocessed grains are packed with nutrients, taste and disease-fighting goodness.

Eating gluten-free without a medical reason?

Guess what? It won't help your heart and could even hurt it.

Some health fads may not be all that healthy

Vegetable juices, coconut oil have downsides, and gluten-free makes little difference for most.

Fiber: For life, for regularity

It may also help you ward off illness well into your later years.

Number of Americans on gluten-free diet tripled in 5 years

But the number of people diagnosed each year with celiac disease has remained stable.

FDA takes aim at added sugars

Proposed updates to the Nutrition Facts label on food and beverages can keep consumers better informed of their daily intake.

Guard your heart

Use these 6 healthy diet and lifestyle moves to keep your ticker happy.

Breathe better with fiber

Want to protect your lungs? Researchers suggest eating more than 18 grams a day.

Constipation 911

Emergency room visits for constipation have risen significantly. If you’re plugged up, don't just sit there. Speak up!