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Four Ways Fiber Helps You Manage Your Weight

Vanessa M. Ventura, DNP
April 2, 2026
We all know that what we eat can play a part in managing and maintaining a healthy weight. One way to support a healthy diet is to add fiber. Fiber is digested differently than other nutrients, so it adds bulk, regulates...
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What is Fibermaxxing? Everything You Need to Know about Your Daily Fiber Intake

Laura G. Rhue, MSN, APRN-BC
March 12, 2026
The recommendation to increase the fiber in our diet is nothing new. So why has maximizing fiber become a recent trend that we see online and in social media? Learn more about why fiber is good for you, how much you really...

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and Heart Health: What to Know

Karen E. Aspry, MD, and Verity Ramirez, MD
February 24, 2026
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), released on January 7, 2026, are set to shape the diets and health of tens of millions of Americans. Here’s what’s good, what’s unexpected, and what to question in the...
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The Truth about Fad Diets and How to Build Healthy, Sustainable Habits

Andrew R. Luhrs, MD
December 16, 2025
Every year, new diet trends promise rapid weight loss, detoxification, or a “miracle” fix to health problems. From juice cleanses to carbohydrate-elimination challenges, these quick-fix plans often sound appealing—especially...

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Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD
November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

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Forever Chemicals: What are PFAS and How to Reduce Your Exposure

Brown University Health Blog Team
October 31, 2023

If you’ve heard the term “forever chemicals,” you may be wondering just what it means. It refers to a group of thousands...

Why is Breakfast So Important for Kids?

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care
October 25, 2023

Kids, like adults, may have a hard time getting up in the morning, and as a parent, you may find it difficult to get...

The Keto Diet: Just Another Fad?

Brown University Health Blog Team
October 11, 2023

It seems like there is always something new when it comes to diet and weight loss. One of those hot topics lately is the...

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Cabbage and the Benefits of this Overlooked Superfood 

Brown University Health Blog Team
September 21, 2023

Cabbage. It’s one of those foods you don’t often think about, unless you’re making its famous companion, corned beef, or...

Intermittent Fasting: Does It Work and Is It Safe?

Brown University Health Blog Team
September 14, 2023

Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach to weight loss that has recently gained popularity. It focuses on limiting...

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