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Read general information about vegetarian diets, including recommendations for a healthy diet. 

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Raise awareness about heart disease in women - the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Discover the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan to gain better control of high blood pressure. See a week's worth of sample menus and recipes, which feature plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other foods that are heart healthy and lower in salt/sodium.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Learn about constipation, including diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, nutrition issues, and more. 

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Read about the difference between servings and portions, and find out how much portion sizes have grown over the past 20 years.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

What is type 1 diabetes, and how do you manage it? Get basic information here.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Get answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Find research and resources to help those living with cancer. Topics include including food safety, eating tips, and emotional support.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Get the latest news and research on alternative cancer therapies, including information on nutrition and supplements.

HHS, Administration on Aging

Links older Americans, their families and caregivers to information and resources on services including state and local agencies and other community organizations.

HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Learn why folic acid intake is especially important for pregnant women or women of child-bearing age.