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Heart-healthy habits to consider starting in the new year
According to Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, when it comes to heart health, prevention still delivers the greatest return. Taking steps now—no matter how small—provides ...
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Mercury exposure in northern communities linked to eating waterfowl
A new study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that members of many Indigenous communities who eat certain types of locally harvested waterfowl, especially ducks with mixed or fish-based diets, may have ...
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Brain cancer digital twin predicts treatment outcomes by mapping tumor metabolism
A new machine-learning-based approach to mapping real-time tumor metabolism in brain cancer patients, developed at the University of Michigan, could help doctors discover which treatment strategies are most likely to be effective ...
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Microbially produced secondary bile acids accelerate colorectal cancer development, study shows
For the first time, a team of experts from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), RWTH Aachen University, and the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) has demonstrated the causal role of microbially ...
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Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows
Older adults can dramatically reduce the amount of ultraprocessed foods they eat while keeping a familiar, balanced diet—and this shift leads to improvements across several key markers related to how the body regulates ...
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High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans. What that means for public health
In a small mining town in South Africa's Limpopo province, young people are showing worrying signs of diseases that were once thought to affect only older adults.
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Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need—here's what to do about it
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite and feelings of ...
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Some food preservatives linked to higher cancer, diabetes risk
Eating some common food preservatives is linked to a slightly higher risk of eventually developing cancer and diabetes, according to two large French studies published Thursday.
Jan 11, 2026
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Diabetes costs the global economy trillions, says study
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder and one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. On average, one in ten adults is affected. The number of people living with diabetes continues to rise, ...
Jan 9, 2026
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New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served as the cornerstone of nutrition policy for almost ...
Jan 9, 2026
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A high-protein diet can defeat cholera infection, according to study
Cholera, a severe bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and kills if untreated, can be defeated with a diet high in protein, according to a new study from UC Riverside.
Jan 8, 2026
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Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults
A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among U.S. adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in risk patterns observed across race ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Should you really 'feed a cold and starve a fever?'
The advice is literally centuries old: Feed a cold and starve a fever.
Jan 8, 2026
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New US diet guidelines push whole foods, meat and dairy
The federal government has released new dietary guidelines that shift how Americans are urged to eat.
Jan 8, 2026
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Nestlé recalls baby formula over toxin risk
Nestlé has announced a global recall of some baby formula products, saying they may contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning in infants.
Jan 8, 2026
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Opinion: Modern diets clash with Stone Age physiology, fueling lifestyle diseases and discomfort
The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn't built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies. Expert in evolutionary medicine Nicole Bender has some tips ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Eating more food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Higher consumption of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend their shelf life, has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Jan 7, 2026
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Higher intake of food preservatives linked to increased cancer risk
A higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France published in The BMJ.
Jan 7, 2026
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New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.
Jan 7, 2026
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Lack of support for people on weight loss drugs leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts
People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies and muscle loss, say ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Colon cancer rates are spiking among young people: Here's why, and how to lower the risk
Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.
Jan 7, 2026
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Surprising number of foods contain microplastics. Here's how to reduce the amount you consume
The public is starting to understand that they can find microplastics in their food, particularly seafood, but exposure from other foods is far more common than most people realize.
Jan 7, 2026
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2025 was the year protein 'jumped the shark'
Thirty years ago, when I began studying protein metabolism, I would never have guessed that 2025 would be spent explaining why more protein is not always better.
Jan 7, 2026
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Norwegians are among the healthiest people in the world, but talk too little about processed meat
Norwegians eat more processed meat such as sausages and salami than in the other Nordic countries. For the first time, researchers have calculated the disease burden and years of life lost caused by an unhealthy diet.
Jan 6, 2026
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