New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary
Protein just got a big boost from U.S. health officials.
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Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Meat
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Beef vs. plant-based meat: Study finds diet alters breast milk composition in under a week
Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days—even when the rest of the diet was made up of whole, unprocessed foods—according to a first-of-its-kind study from researchers ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Can meat really protect against cancer-related deaths, as a new study indicates?
For years, health authorities have warned against red meat consumption, with the World Health Organization's cancer research arm classifying it as "probably carcinogenic to humans." But a controversial new study challenges ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health, study finds
Red meat has long been associated with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. But new research from South Dakota State University offers a new perspective.
Aug 12, 2025
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Drinking water and select foods linked to PFAS exposure in California adults
While concentrations of older "forever" chemicals appear to have decreased in many foods over the last two decades, a new study has found that drinking water, along with seafood, eggs, and brown rice, still contribute to ...
May 14, 2025
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What do bacon and feces have in common? They can produce the same feeling of disgust
What do crispy bacon, a juicy beef steak, human flesh and feces have in common? They all trigger the same powerful reaction in vegetarians—disgust.
May 13, 2025
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Regular chicken consumption linked to higher risk of early death from gastrointestinal cancers
A team of health researchers at the National Institute of Gastroenterology, in Italy, has found an association between regularly eating poultry and early death due to digestive system cancers. In their study published in ...
The power of language: Rethinking food labels to expand our plant-based choices
"Vegan," "vegetarian," "meatless," "plant-based," "plant-rich," "plant-forward," "animal-free": these are all terms used to describe foods or diets that are mostly or completely made of non-animal sources.
Feb 21, 2025
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Bird flu and the egg shortage: Epidemiologist shares what you should know to stay healthy
Can't find eggs at your local grocery store? You're not alone. The recent H5N1 bird flu has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens, leading to higher egg prices and egg shortages across the nation.
Feb 7, 2025
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Eating red meat may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes—not a lot of people know that
Red meat has been a part of diets worldwide since early man. It is an excellent source of protein, vitamins (such as B vitamins) and minerals (such as iron and zinc).
Dec 25, 2024
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