Meat consumption rises as protein trend grows, experts warn
A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.
Apr 14, 2026
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Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Red Meat
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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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Eat less meat, France urges, for sake of health, climate
The French government issued a long-awaited report Wednesday urging people to limit meat consumption for their health and also to fight climate change—and not everyone in the country of "steak-frites" is thrilled.
Feb 11, 2026
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Want healthier, lower-impact diets? Study says cut junk foods, not just meat
A recent study indicates that as much as one-fifth of the total food expenditure of Finns is spent on nutritionally unnecessary, or discretionary, foods. The category includes confectionery, sweet baked goods, desserts, savory ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Eating a plant-forward diet is good for your kidneys, study indicates
Eating a plant-forward diet and limiting added sugars and fats as part of the EAT–Lancet planetary diet was associated with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian ...
Jan 26, 2026
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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.
Jan 19, 2026
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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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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 ...
