This new method may make French fries lower in fat
Love French fries but not the extra fat? Scientists say they may have found a way to make them healthier without losing their crunch.
Apr 7, 2026
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Cutting emissions is not the only way to save lives from air pollution
A major new global modeling study led by researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York challenges the international focus on air pollution. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Sun safety ad balancing visuals and messaging gets young people to listen
Research behind the skin cancer prevention campaign "If You Could See UV" has found that evoking fear of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure—through a visually striking metaphor—helped motivate young adults to protect their ...
Apr 6, 2026
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High‑fat diets linked to rapid decline in protective gut immune cells
In a preclinical study from Mass General Brigham, researchers have found that even short-term exposure to high levels of dietary fat results in a quick and selective loss of critical gut immune cells called ILC3s, promoting ...
Apr 6, 2026
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When is it time to see a doctor for joint pain?
As we move into spring, it's common for people to increase their daily movement with activities like outdoor walks, yard work, pickleball and race training. Soreness is a normal result, but sometimes lingering pain can be ...
Apr 5, 2026
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What exercises will keep my aging joints healthy?
Growing older has plenty of upsides—but achy joints is not one of them.
Apr 5, 2026
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Poor diet linked to heart disease, but Australia has seen improvements in the last 30 years
A poor diet remains a leading contributor to ischemic heart disease, according to an analysis from 204 countries over a 30-year period, published in Nature Medicine. The authors estimate that suboptimal diet associated with ...
Apr 5, 2026
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In the online 'maxxing' era, what's the deal with fiber and protein?
First it was protein, now it's fiber: the "maxxing" mindset has permeated social media, as wellness influencers insist that loading up on certain nutrients is the key to vitality and a life-changing gut glow-up.
Apr 5, 2026
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Truth, or misinformation? A statistician explains the challenge of assessing evidence
When United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled new dietary guidelines earlier this year to "Make America Healthy Again," they received a mixed response.
Apr 4, 2026
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'My head feels clearer': How citizen science can improve people's health
The two of us can often be found in a patch of scrubby bushland, phone in hand, slowly scanning for plants. Or crouched behind a tree trunk with binoculars, pausing mid-breath to find the source of a bird call. It often feels ...
Apr 4, 2026
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