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The burdens of bread

In an increasingly gluten-sensitive, carb-conscious world, bread is getting a tough rap—and it's not often warranted.

Secrets of the soup

There's plenty of sound science behind the notion that chicken soup soothes the soul.

Vary your victuals 

An assortment of healthy foods—and a little wiggle room for the occasional piece of chocolate cake—might keep your diet on track.

Hold the salt and cut back on sodium

A small portion of your sodium intake comes from eating at home. The worst culprit? Highly processed and packaged food.

Kidney stones on the rise among women

Those prone to kidney stones should drink more water, reduce salt intake and eat less meat.

Americans buying less salt-laden foods

Still, study found they eat too much sodium for their own good.

Study: Kids are eating healthier

But don't celebrate just yet—they still need more vegetables and less salt.

Study: Less salt, more life

Consuming a bit more sodium each day may significantly increase your odds of dying early.

FDA renews call to reduce salt in processed foods

By cutting down on hidden sodium sources, agency hopes to reduce America's overall intake.

Diet sodas to lose weight? Not likely

Don't do it. Low-calorie sodas ultimately sabotage your efforts.