5 High-Fiber Foods to Stock Up on This Spring

In springtime, a bounty of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables comes into season. The best high-fiber choices are asparagus, ...
EurekAlert!

New process builds electronic function into optical fiber

Optical fiber helped bring us the Internet, and silicon/germanium devices brought us microelectronics. Now, a joint team from Penn State University and the University of Southampton has developed a ...
Los Angeles Times

All fibers may not be created equal

If your diet lacks fiber, it’s your own fault. High levels of the cholesterol-lowering, regularity-inducing substance can now be found in many breads, pastas, cereals -- even yogurts, cakes and juices ...
The Takeout on MSN

14 fiber-rich fruits better than an apple

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but it's not the only fruit worth eating. These 14 fruits are rich in fiber, and ...
Verywell Health on MSN

We asked a doctor if eating more fiber helps you live longer

Most Americans don't get enough fiber, and, frankly, the nutrient could use a rebrand. Some people on social media have taken ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Can Increasing Fiber Intake Improve Lung Function?

HealthDay News — Fiber intake is associated with measures of lung function in US adults, according to a study published online January 19 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Corinne Hanson ...
WGN-TV

Fiber supplement improves brain function, according to new research

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Medical Watch Digest for March 4. Fiber ...