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What causes heart disease and how diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can help prevent and treat it.

The Healthiest Bread Choices: Best Breads, Worst Breads, and How Much Is Too Much

October 8, 2026Written by Art Of Health & Fitness Editorial Staff

Discover the healthiest breads, the worst breads to avoid, their benefits and side effects, and how much bread is too much, based on the latest dietary guidelines.

NUTRITION, DEREK VANCE, HEART HEALTH

How to Prevent and Treat Heart Disease

August 10, 2026Written by Art Of Health & Fitness Editorial Staff

Anatomy of the interior of the heart showing blood flow

Heart disease is largely preventable. Learn what causes it, how doctors treat it, and the lifestyle changes that lower your risk.

HEART HEALTH, RACHEL SIMMONS

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Oliva LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus October 9, 2026
Oliva LLC of Bethlehem, CT is recalling approximately 250 units of Riad's Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus, because it may contain undeclared sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if th
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Trio Because of Possible Health Risk October 9, 2026
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio - Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout, 8 oz (227 g) packages, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal in
Gardeners Basics Recalls Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened i
Eden Brothers Recalls Calabrese Broccoli Seeds Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination October 7, 2026
Arden, NC - October 7th 2026 - Eden Brothers LLC is recalling Calabrese Broccoli Seeds in Packet, 1 Ounce and 1 Pound sizes (Eden Brothers lots 1022067 and 1022068; supplier lot W4105) because we were informed by our supplier that they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Chicken Vienna-Style Sausage Products Illegally Imported From Jamaicapha October 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, October 6, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for canned chicken Vienna-style sausages that were illegally...
Stewart's Shop Corp. Recalls Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry Due to Possible Foreign Object October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026, Stewart's Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry, of half-gallon ice cream due to the potential presence of metal.
EAK Distribution LLC Recalls HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom Because of Possible Health Risk October 2, 2026
October 2nd, 2026 - EAK Distribution of Casper, WY is recalling HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145 October 2, 2026
October 02, 2026. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile expands its previously initiated recalls on July 3, 2026 and September 3,2026 recall of frozen organic IQF blueberries and berry blends to include additional lots of Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value
Flowers Foods Issues Recall of Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread Due to Undeclared Milk October 2, 2026
THOMASVILLE, GA., October 2, 2026 - Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling Nature's Own® Hawaiian Bread, 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Inexport Logistics LLC Recalls Ineligible Pork Cracklings Products Imported From The Republic of Colombia October 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 02, 2026, Inexport Logistics LLC, a Miami, Fla. firm, is recalling approximately 189 pounds of potato chip products containing chicharrón (pork cracklings) because they were produced in the...
WinCo Foods of Boise, ID is Recalling the Following Salsa Bean Dip Trays Due to the Inclusion of Recalled Peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 - WinCo Foods of Boise, ID is recalling the following Salsa Bean Dip Trays due to the inclusion of ecalled peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta.
Gias Foods, Inc. Recalls Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Because of Possible Health Risk October 1, 2026
Gias Foods of New York, NY is recalling all lot codes of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people,
Saint Francis Apizza LLC Issues a Voluntary Recall of its Frozen Pizzas for Missing Sub Ingredients on the Label for Soy Which Includes Soybean Oil and Soy Lecithin, an Allergen October 1, 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio October 1, 2026. Saint Francis Apizza LLC is issuing a voluntary recall on their frozen pizzas for misbranding due to the soy allergen not being declared on the label. The frozen pizzas were sold in 'Pepperoni,' 'Plain Cheese,' 'Supreme,' and 'Mushroom and Onion' varieties.
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Recalls Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk September 28, 2026
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of Willows, California, is voluntarily recalling all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese currently in the market because due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O26:H11 (E. coli O26:H11).
G. L. Mezzetta Inc. Announces Recall of Mezzetta Brand Golden Greek Peperoncini (Medium Heat) Due to Presence of Pest Contaminant in the Jar September 26, 2026
For generations, families have trusted Mezzetta products on their tables. We take that trust seriously, which is why we want to share what we know about a voluntary recall involving a specific lot of Mezzetta GOLDEN GREEK PEPERONCINI MEDIUM HEAT, 32-ounce, and the actions that we are taking.

Annual Report to the Nation: Progress Against Lung Cancer Drives Down Cancer Mortality September 22, 2026
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CDC Data Show Encouraging Progress in Youth Health September 21, 2026
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CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures September 10, 2026
CDC Statement on Increases in Recent Animal Rabies Activity and Associated Human Exposures
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 — Lessons from the World Trade Center Health Program September 10, 2026
Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned since the disaster.
CDC Launches New Overdose Prevention Data Channel August 31, 2026
CDC launches a central data channel to track overdose trends and strengthen prevention nationwide.
Outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts; people sickened with <em>E. coli </em>and <em>Salmonella</em> August 21, 2026
CDC warns of a multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to recalled alfalfa sprout product.
CDC Statement on Newly Released Kindergarten Vaccination Data August 17, 2026
CDC data show kindergarten vaccination rates remain high, with a slight 0.1% decline in coverage.
HHS Secretary Kennedy's Remarks Honoring David Rose - August 7, 2026 August 11, 2026
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC.

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In 2024, the death rates from unintentional falls among adults aged ≥65 years were 74.8 per 100,000 population for men and 66.6 for women.
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